This month we have chosen Anne Costelloe as our Student of the Month. As you will discover, she came to us as a total newbie – she didn’t even own a camera when she took our beginner’s course! We are so delighted that we have helped to inspire a new lifelong passion in her that we wanted to reward her efforts with the prize, Student of the Month. Anne also receives a £50 voucher that can be used against any of our courses.
Here is what she has to say about her photography journey:
I have always been interested in photography, and I have a brother who is in the film industry and takes stunning photos. I played with a little instant Lumix camera, but I didn’t do anything about learning how to take photographs properly for many years.
![portrait photography](https://www.photoion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/september-student-of-the-month-Anne-Costelloe-portrait.jpg)
(c) Anne Costelloe
2 years ago when my son left home, I researched photography schools in London and booked with Photoion because the reviews were so excellent. I turned up without a camera to do the Beginners’ Course and borrowed one for the 2 days. After that, I was hooked.
![flower photography](https://www.photoion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/september-student-of-the-month-Anne-Costelloe-flower-photography-600x725.jpg)
(c) Anne Costelloe
I’ve completed many courses in the last 2 years and even went with Photoion to Montenegro in 2018 which was one of the most amazing times of my life! I met great people, but most of all, I really put everything I had learned on the courses into practice. There is so much to learn and I know practice is an important part of that process, so this holiday gave me loads of opportunities to develop my skills hands-on!
![landscape photography](https://www.photoion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/september-student-of-the-month-Anne-Costelloe-montenegro.jpg)
(c) Anne Costelloe, taken on the photography holiday in Montenegro
My favourite part of that trip was using filters and stops to photograph the beautiful lakes. I love photographing anything to do with nature including rivers, mountains, deer and birds of prey. I also enjoy food photography and learning about how to use the correct lighting techniques to get the best from an image. I’m now learning how to “see” a good photo, and exploring my creative side.
![](https://www.photoion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/september-student-of-the-month-Anne-Costelloe-food-photography.jpg)
(c) Anne Costelloe, taken on our food photography workshop
My goal is to go on a safari purely for photographing wildlife. This has been a lifelong dream which I now have the confidence to say will happen one day. I have my own Canon camera now and have learned that it’s the person behind the camera who makes beautiful images. I’m always looking for opportunities to capture.’
![](https://www.photoion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/september-student-of-the-month-Anne-Costelloe-food-photography-2.jpg)
(c) Anne Costelloe
Very inspiring words Anne! If you’re feeling motivated to take your photography to the next level, book a course or workshop with us today, and you could be our next student of the month.
Leave A Comment