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After re-reading my semester 1 reflection, I would give myself a B for working on what I needed to improve. I have had many tournaments this quarter so far, and I have put in the effort to remember to complete the projects when I am not playing in games and I have remembered to do them. I remembered to do the forced perspective project along with the conceptual project when I am just hanging out with my friends and the opportunity presents itself. I have gotten better with completing the projects on time and making sure my photos are good quality as taking photos in the moment. I still think I could work on taking the image further and going above and beyond. Semester 1 Reflection: Throughout the semester, my work has evolved and improved. I have learned about contrast, focus, and composition and have applied all to my photographs. I have fulfilled each assignment and had all of the assignments completed on time. I am a very "in the box" thinker and have trouble taking

Dear Mallory,      In order to be successful in Creative Photography, you will need to take lots of pictures, be creative with your ideas, and use your time wisely. Taking lots of pictures will help with the selection process because you will have more options to choose from. You will also know which photo to choose from if you don't like a photo that you took so that you can start over or try again. Your first idea is your worst idea. You struggle with creativity so try to think outside the box and not do what everyone else is doing. If you wait to take pictures, the perfect moment will come up and you'll end up having the perfect photo. The timing just has to be right. Lastly, you will need to remember to take pictures outside of school so that you will get the projects done on time and use your time wisely. If you have a tournament, use those opportunities to take pictures when you're done playing games. Take pictures at any time so that you will have much more to sele