Meet Barbara. Learning photography gave her the confidence to follow her dreams.
Learning Photography Changes Lives, video
I’m so thankful to share in Barbara’s journey of learning photography.
And I’m so thankful that, through my teaching, I am surrounded by a community of learners like Barbara who are fulfilling their dreams.
The first time I heard Barbara tell me “You changed my life!” was after she completed Intermediate Photography. Everyone was asked to do a project as part of the course. Choosing a topic is often the hardest part and Barbara struggled. I remember her attempt at photographing her husband’s shiny black car on the beach at night with a flashlight. She was discouraged with her results.
She tried another idea that didn’t really connect with her and then she realized, “I love dogs! Why don’t I create a project about dogs?”
Her completed project was a collection of images of the furry friends in her neighbourhood. And her life changed. It wasn’t me, it was her idea that connected deeply with something she cared about. All I did was give her the skills and the opportunity.
We have since worked together to refine her skills and she has gone on to take workshops from people who specialize in dog photography. She volunteers to photograph dogs that have been rescued and are available for adoption. We even worked together on a photo shoot with Pearl, a young pup who needed to find a loving home.




Learning photography has enabled Barbara to pursue her dream of creating a business and offering her services professionally. And I’m so honoured to be part of her story. Thank you, Barbara.
You can see more of Barbara’s work on Instagram @raisethewoofphotography.
You too can launch your journey into a world of creative expression and find “the confidence to be the photographer I never thought I could be.”
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