Sometimes All You Need is One...

‘Mirror Mirror on the Wall’ portrays photos of people just being themselves, irrespective of what is the right image. If you are a young student and you are reading this, you know what you are up against in the 21st century. It’s image, right? It’s threatening and uncomfortable, and sometimes a feeling of hope needs to be instilled. But sometimes, image is the simple component. Living through it, that is the frightening part.
Whilst studying journalism at Rhodes University, it’s not about what you say, it’s about what you do. ‘Mirror Mirror on the Wall’ has been created by a group of female journalist students, eager to portray images of a student town through capturing glimpses of uniqueness. I want to capture an image that means something to someone. Like when you witness the view of a stereotypical ‘hippy’ and no one dares to talk, but somehow everyone is thinking and living the same experience. I want to capture that feeling.
We all know the student life isn’t easy, and while embracing life, we believe that everyone has the right to express what they feel. Our photography will be based on capturing moments in time that may have the ability to allow an individual to look back and say, “That’s when it all changed...” or simply opening up an individual to difference. A simple photo of a music concert displaying students with ambition to live made a difference in my life; it’s what made me believe in journalism. So if through photography, someone’s life can be inspired, then ‘Mirror Mirror on the Wall’ is the perfect opportunity for us to make a difference in your life.
Today, journalism allows you to express yourself and your personality through a variety of innovations. Photography allows us to convey a feeling and experience that maybe you can relate to, or want to relate to. Through our blog, you will be able to express commentary regarding our photography, giving students an opportunity to meet other people acknowledging the same moment. Through visiting our blog, you will be able to witness divergence and change within a student town. Rhodes University is just a place, somewhere in the world. Maybe it is similar to your experiences, or maybe it is completely different. But look closer into our blog, and you may view someone similar to you. An individual trying to find their place and self in the world.
There are six billion people in the world. Some are displaying the person they want to be, while others are running scared. But we all have something in common, the desire to be filled with hope and meaning. And sometimes all you need is an experience, one moment...to make a difference.
Nadine.