It is interesting to watch childhood friends pursue their dreams, especially when they involve interests you never knew they had. I had a diverse group of friends throughout my high school and middle school years, some of which I remain close to to this very day. I have made friends who are like me and wish to pursue higher education and graduate degrees, some of my friends went directly into the workforce out of high school. My one friend, however, pursued a path that, although it did not surprise me, has spawned a passion that I never knew existed. He has been interested in computers and digital multimedia for some time, and has always had a knack for photo editing, filming, and information technology. Until recently, however, I believed this was the extent to which he pursued his artistic dreams. Only recently did I discover that besides his formal education, he was also pursuing a career in photography. This image is a sample of one of his photographs from a series he titles "Culinary" focusing on food, its preparation, and the people behind the dishes. Viewing his collection made me realize that the contemporary photographers we study were, to some individuals, at one point just a friend with a hobby. It's incredible to see these people that I have known for some time begin to develop into talented artists who may one day make their own mark on the world of photography.
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