Over the next couple of days, we’re going to be featuring a bunch of students who finished their studies at PSC at the end of 2016. Today we’re featuring Joanne Manariti (Commercial Major).

Why did you choose to study at PSC?
I loved photography and wanted to learn more about it as a craft and how to create great and interesting images.

How did you grow throughout your time at PSC?
I learnt more about the technical aspects of photography and how to use my camera, including in the studio environment, and the importance of communicating through your imagery and developing a concept.

What process did you go through for your final project?
My final project included three diverse concepts which, on the surface, might seem unrelated, but what connects them is the high level of collaboration that was required for them all. Collaborations with floral designers, stylists, makeup artists, illustrators and clients not only brought my initial ideas to life visually, but the ideas were developed further through the team’s input and expertise so we could achieve something greater than the original idea.

What are your plans from here?
I would like to work in both the domestic portrait market as well as commercial photography for business, catering to their needs (such as product photography, social media content and website images).

What advice would you give to anyone starting their studies at PSC?
Invest the time in yourself and your ideas and try the things that scare you - it will help you grow and learn as a photographer. Do this sooner rather than later. Also be sure to utilise the wonderful resources at PSC, whether it’s your tutors, the printshop, the studio staff or the IT staff as they are all a wealth of knowledge and experience. Immerse yourself, follow your interests, connect with people and you’ll emerge after your studies with even more passion for photography than when you first started.

by Joanne Manariti

by Joanne Manariti

by Joanne Manariti