Looking over my first blog post, it was clear to see that I hoped to gain skills that I could use to not only promote agriculture, but also my future classroom. I wanted to gain photography skills, as well as the ability to be clear and concise in what I convey on a blog and or in social media. Looking back I certainly think that I gained that knowledge.
Looking at the soft skills I learned, I can think of so many! Fromm talking to people in class and brainstorming ideas with them when we would have to have a group discussion. Also having to interview people for blog posts, such as my interview with Caleb Boardman (https://tffnyconnelly.photo.blog/2020/03/12/times-of-change/) taught me to be able to talk to a person in a situation that I had never been apart of. I taught me to think critically about the question that I needed to ask in order to gain the information that I needed. Also having to reach out to the rodeo coach to take photos, someone that I didn’t have a strong relationship with already, was a really hard thing for me to do. It took a lot for me to get up the courage to do it. However, I learned that the only way you will get the opportunities that you want, is to get out of your comfort zone and just do them. As a future teacher I will need to be able to work under pressure and work even if I am uncomfortable.
Looking back my favorite assignment was our main photography assignment where we had to do action shots, etc. For this assignment I chose to photograph the rodeo team and it was so fun! It gave me the opportunity to photograph something that I enjoyed being around. Ironically enough the most challenging assignment was the last one we did about videography. It was just hard to do and get my head wrapped around it.
If I could give myself any advice it would be to take every opportunity to learn as possible! I would also tell myself to pay more attention in class and to give a more active effort after the pandemic started.
Life is a Crazy Ride 