[karenoliver]

Reason I like to make photographs is a long story. Here it is cut short :-)
I have been photographing for 3years. I got assaulted when I was 16 and developed a fear of leaving the house until I was 36. I wouldnt even go in the garden and no medication or therapy worked. Anyway, I used to look at the work of photographers online to see the outside world through their photographs. A psychologist suggested I buy a camera, use it as an aid to going out, take my mind off the fear. I never looked back since, did 3 yrs in college studying photography and have totally fell in love with photography and the world. Its still strange being out and I can't travel far on my own still but the camera is with me everywhere I go. After being in for so long I find beauty and interest in everything and can never see me being without a camera ever. Sorry if that was heavy lol. But that is my answer :-)

Karen