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@_rb11 Why do you like photography? Photography is a hobby as well as an exercise in mindfulness. It forces me to slow down and pay attention, teaching me to see things in different ways, and it allows me to appreciate overlooked details, passing moments, and the 'good light' which can also be shared with others. Photography is rewarding because its challenging: besides learning the technical skills to take photographs, there's also the creative process behind the shots too (

@thopomartha Why do you like photography? Photography is a passion of mine because it allows me to capture and appreciate the beauty in the world. Whether it's a stunning landscape or a simple, everyday object, I love the process of finding and framing a shot that brings out the unique qualities of my subject. Photography allows me to document and preserve special moments and memories, and share my perspective with others. The process of taking a photograph, is always rewardi

@mikmikcreates Why do you like photography? For me, photography is about freezing a small moment in time from a specific perspective and telling a story. I am more comfortable recording moments than directing them. I feel like the act of making a frame, is about holding small moments for posterity and creating narratives that are like puzzles of the bigger story of my day to day journey. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? I was encouraged to be part of the

@made.by.cal Why do you like photography? Photography is an outlet for me to express myself in a way that I can’t achieve with any of my other hobbies. Photography brings me peace (and occasionally frustration), but I love it for all the opportunities it has given me and the memories it has helped me preserve. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? Being relatively new to Sydney, and not knowing many people here, I searched for a way to meet like-minded people.

@glover.jpeg Why do you like photography? Despite what many people say, taking a photo doesn’t “take me out of the moment”, it pulls me in. Instead of letting life fly by as I ruminate in my busy, pea-sized brain, I’m drawn in, captivated by the extraordinary, ordinary world around me. It’s an addictive flow state that keeps you coming back for more. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? Online groups often feel like a bunch of faceless accounts. This group is

@dan.alog Why do you like photography? To me, photography is like a treasure hunt. It keeps me keen, always looking for the next clue! My passion for the art really took off after I decided to stop taking photos professionally. Stay amateur, have fun and take photos of the people and places that mean the most for you. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? It is so welcoming to all forms of life, whether you are a beginner, a professional, a phonographer or a g

@mxm.photo Why do you like photography? I'm almost never as comfortable as I am out on a city street with my camera, street photography is my favourite thing in the world to do. The satisfaction of getting a shot I'm happy with in amongst all the randomness and chaos is just the best. When I'm out shooting all my stress melts away for a while, so I guess it's also a form of escapism. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? Having people to talk about my hobby wi

@jase.film Why do you like photography? Photography allows me to find a perfect balance between the technical and creative side of my brain. As an incredibly introverted person, photography is a much needed outlet. I experience a drive to work on photography projects in a way I haven’t experienced with other things so recently I decided to lean into and see where it takes me. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? I had been making friends online through photog

@_sulamifff_ Why do you like photography? Photography, and specifically film photography, is a recent hobby of mine. I got into it as so many of my friends were shooting photos around me. I'm still learning and trying to improve with every roll. I enjoy it for the possibility of capturing things from different perspectives, and I like playing with colour and light. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? I first joined the PA walks with of my friends. I continue

@the.classicist Why do you like photography? Photography, especially on film, is mostly a creative outlet for me; though I've been lucky enough to work in roles that have included organising photoshoots or being the photographer myself over the years! There is something particularly magic about film photography; the experimental nature, and the need for precision and technical aptitude. What encouraged you to be a part of the PA community? Practicing your craft with other cre

@camo_wilson Why do you like photography? I'd never been able to put a paint brush to canvas, which led me down the road of photography becoming my hobby. I couldn’t imagine myself being able to do it professionally and continue to do photography creatively in my spare time. What drives me to keep shooting is the continuous learning process and the ever evolving interest in different subject matter. You can either play by the rules, but then again rules are meant to be broken

@thefilmsweats @thedigisweats Why do you like photography? I picked up photography to capture better images of my kids, since these are precious one-off memories as they grow up, but quickly went a bit crazy when I found my dad’s old Pentax Spotmatic and started developing film…the rest is history! Now, I shoot everything – pinhole, large format, digital, darkroom prints. I just love the gear, art, experimenting, and creativity of making photographs, and the crazy people you

@jmibanez Why do you like photography? Photography is my main creative outlet outside of work. Although it's a hobby for me, it's a very serious hobby. I find interest in all the technical minutiae of it -- from figuring out exposure, to film stocks. What I find stimulating about it most of all though is trying to capture my everyday experiences in a manner that pleases the eye. What made you want to be a part of the PA community? Photography is oftentimes a solitary hobby,

@olieworkman Why do you like photography? I don’t even like photography to be honest! I’m always at PA meetups to socialise; to be around like-minded people. I work in a photo lab, so I’m constantly surrounded by photos, photographers, and gear. It’s heaps of fun, which ended up turning my hobby into a job. The only photos I take now are to test out cameras or different kinds of film. What made you want to be a part of the PA community? Initially, it was to get me to go shoot

@falafel.sh00ter Why do you like photography? As I was growing up, I always found myself falling into creative habits. I was gifted my first camera in year 10, a little green credit-card-sized one, that I took with me absolutely everywhere! From there, I became more and more fascinated with photography, choosing the subject in uni, completing a short course in it, and eventually exploring the world of film photography through Polaroid. What made you want to be a part of the P

@megancarewphoto @megancarewphotofilm Why do you like photography? I love the feeling of getting 'the shot'. There are many technical aspects that can describe why a photo works, but it's also just a feeling. I am currently studying a Diploma of Photography at Ultimo TAFE. I also love working in the studio: setting up studio strobes, backgrounds, reflectors, all sorts of stands, and getting the camera to sync to a computer with a tether. I can produce and craft the light exac

@mc680x0 Why do you like photography? Photography has been a constant in my life since I was a child. I wasn't always very good at it, but it was a touchstone I could return to continually as the circumstances around me changed. When I was a teenager I started to truly enjoy the technical aspects of photography, and the control I could have by developing and printing my own work. What made you want to be a part of the PA community? I fell into a bit of a creative rut as a re

@buluptax Why do you like photography? I find photography really therapeutic for me, as someone who grew up preferring to stay in doors. I wanted to change my ways in adulthood, so it became a reason to get out of the house and explore NSW. It quickly became my favourite hobby, and it’s done wonders for my creative drive and social life! What made you want to be a part of the PA community? After getting my feet wet in analogue photography, and mostly going out shooting on my

@sarahlouisabrown Why do you like photography? I love photography because it allows a person to capture moments that they can revisit at any time in the future. I especially love film photography because when you get your film developed it feels like Christmas morning, opening up presents, you never know what you're going to get, if anything at all! What made you want to be a part of the PA community? I joined PA when I moved to Sydney to meet new people and explore the city.

@leadelacrux Why do you like photography? I like to see myself as a collector of sorts. Photography lets me collect pieces of the universe and call them my own. I see something I like, I take a photo, and now it’s mine! Eventually I’d like to exhibit my work and share my collection with the world. What made you want to be a part of the PA community? I enjoyed being around fellow camera nerds! I’ve been in the group since 2017 and thanks to PA I’ve been able to venture out aro