Photo taken by Paul Concepcion.
With a camera glued to my hand, I’m fearless. Or, at least, I am now. I often ask myself, Anny, which will you regret more: being a little embarrassed while asking for permission or not having the photo? Usually, the answer is not having the photo, so I’ve committed to asking.
I started shooting regularly, for personal use, during my year of volunteering with Katimavik (‘03-‘04). Ever since, the shutter count keeps mounting and I’ve been forever labeled as the most prolific photographer of any social group I’ve joined, from Explore to within my circle of friends. After buying my first dSLR in 2005, I started photographing with more intention, taking portraits for family and friends and designing graphics for Christmas presents.
This past January, I took a course at Prairieview that really inspired me to shoot more. Then, co-founding a photography club of friends and acquaintances with Jaya Beange made the course part of life. This art, this way of seeing the world has become an exciting way to meet people, a thoughtful way to reflect, and a moving way to record the world.
