Jo's work experience

One of the basic principles of life is that if you have learnt anything, pass it on if you can. So, once a year we take on a year 10 school student for work experience, for only a week.

Trying to find time to fit it in is often a challenge, so we have found it best to almost postpone our schedule as best as possible, so that we can ensure that the week spent with us has value & meaning for the student & that they leave, having learnt & understood more about the art of photography.

So when friends Mark & Jenny Rogers asked if their daughter Jo could do work experience at All People Photography I was more than happy to agree. I always 'interview' the candidates, as I want to see that coming to the studio isn't just an option for them, but that they have a genuine interest in photography & also a good eye. You can never teach the ability to 'see' an image, you either have it or you don't.
















Jo attends The Grange School in Aylesbury & she was fortunate - I usually only take students from our local school in Waddesdon, but another friends daughter (who shall remain nameless!) cancelled, so it worked in Jo's favour. One of the benefits of Facebook is people will post their own images & I had already seen some of Jo's images. It was clear she had the eye for framing & worked depth of field very well.



During her week with us last week, Jo learnt that there are many skills required to be a good photographer, not least to be able to communicate effectively with your subject & give them direction - something that doesn't come quite so naturally!

We always get our students to invite a model in, so they can control a shoot & work on posing etc, whilst also having something physical to take away & show their teachers & family. I think you'll see from these images that Jo has a great eye & also has a budding model in her brother Matty. Well done Jo, you have been a pleasure to have around!