Starting my independent study, I had no idea what was expected of me. I searched online, I asked around, but no one could give me the definite answer that I wanted. I was confused and frustrated, but figured I may as well jump into it despite what I did and didn’t know. My photography mentor (who I owe MUCH to) and I brainstormed some ideas:

-fashion
-a day in the life
-music
-campus relationships
-etcccc

I needed to work on something I love though.

So I chose music.

When I participated in the Duke in New York program, I worked at Universal Motown Records. While there, I gained an immense amount of knowledge of the music industry and became very interested in how the industry strived to promote creativity. When they found out I was a photographer, they were eager to let me develop my skills so I got to photograph a couple shows and events.

Throughout this beginning phase, my project was molded into something that fits me perfectly.