1. I’m most interested in being a Portrait Photographer because I like taking pictures of people.

2. Portrait photographers take photos of people for events or jobs. They set up lights, help people pose, and edit the pictures.

3. In California, portrait photographers usually make around $45,000 to $60,000 a year.

4. I like being creative and helping people feel good in front of the camera.

5. You can take a photography program or class. You also need to learn how to use a camera, work with lighting, and edit photos on a computer.

Catch phrase: Moving across the world from Syria to California

This movie poster shows my story about moving from Syria to California when I was six years old. The top picture is my old home in Syria, where the buildings are close together and everything felt familiar, even though it could be crowded and noisy. That city was where I grew up, and it was hard to leave behind.

The bottom picture shows me in California, looking at a huge, open city with lots of space and sunlight. The long, winding road means my journey was tough and sometimes scary, but it also gave me new hope. This poster is about leaving everything I knew and starting fresh, learning to be strong and find where I belong.

3 Movie posters I like:

1. Pick a Goal
   Choose something you want to get better at, like taking pictures of people or nature, and practice it.
2. Look at Other Photos
   Find photos you like from other photographers. See what makes them good and try to copy some ideas.
3. Join a Group
   Find other people who like photography, either online or in person, and share your photos with them.
4. Try Something New
   Do something different, like taking pictures at night, using a new setting on your camera, or editing your photos in a new way.
5. Give Yourself a Challenge
   Make a rule for yourself, like only taking 20 photos, or using just one camera lens, to help you think.

Dear future photo1 students,

At first, I took this class just because I thought it was cool, but it turned out to be one of my favorite classes. I learned so much and had a great time. This class helped me find my creativity and figure out what kind of photographer I am. Now, I’m excited to take photo2 next year. I was nervous at first because I only took pictures with my phone, but Mrs. Cauchon taught me everything. She’s an amazing teacher who is funny, kind, and makes the class feel safe and comfortable. She explains every step clearly and is always there to help. To future students, don’t wait until the last minute to do your work, and make sure to have fun, and respect her time and listen, because she truly respects us too. If you get to have Mrs. Cauchon, enjoy it, she made this class one of the best parts of my sophomore year. photo1 is a great opportunity.

-Celine Alkhazal