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I have been an avid camera user since high school. I bring camera every where I go. Now, this has become my habit. Sometimes I am lazy to shoot photos, but if friends insist, I still pull out my camera and take a few shots. I arranged my photos into different folders when I reach home. Years pass by, and I look back at my folder. Boy, I am glad to took those photos!
Since I have been using a camera for years, let me share why owning a camera benefits you.
Lecture notes
Take a quick shot at lecture notes. Some lecturer provide additional information on their own slides. Why’d they do that? They encourage students to attend lectures. I am a lazy guy, so I take a shot of the lecture slide. Remember to turn off your flash!
Personal notes
What personal notes? I take a photo that reminds me of something. For example, I saw a recipe I wanted to try out, quickly take a snap shot. Recall what I am going to do when I am sorting out the photos. This can apply to many situations. I shoot at pretty girls too, heh.
Stuffs to sell
I take a photo of the item I want to sell. Post it online with photo attachment. For example, reselling a second hand goods. I believe this greatly increase the chances of the item being sold.
Blog
I am a blogger and I own a personal blog. I learn a lot from blogging all these years. Taking good photos with compact camera are definitely one of my proudest skill. My personal blog covers lifestyle I had in Brisbane. I take photos in every event and gathering. The reason for writing that blog is to share it friends and family from home country. If I don’t do this, I am afraid no one will recognize me when I go back, heh.
Photo Album
Take photos in every event and gathering. Develop the photo and give it to friends as a gift or appreciation. Or simply burn it into a CD collection and share it around. Keep the photos for future reference. Looking back at old photos never fail to giggle me.
Facebook
This is a no brainer. With Facebook’s tagging function. Friends will love you for taking their photos in every event you attended. Let the tagging war begin!
Assignments
Surprise? Don’t be. Some assignments need to take photo. Get your extra mark!
Leisure
Having a camera with you certainly gives you more chances and reasons to explore around while you don’t have class. Take a stroll around Brisbane river, Queenstreet mall, South Bank or Botanic Garden. Get yourself to shoot amazing photos and send it to your friends and family. You get some private time to clear your mind too.
Travel
How can miss the golden opportunity to travel to other cities while you’re at Brisbane? Go explore other cities such as Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. And why not New Zealand? You certainly need a camera with you while you travel. Memory doesn’t last that long, you know.
Friends
Holding a camera certainly gives you bigger chances to know more friends. For example, you’re at a party – holding the camera. You approach them and talk, then ask for a photo. Then exchange details and keep talking. I believe taking photo is a good opportunity to bond with others.
Clubs
Hah! This is my secret skill for knowing girls at club. First, invite girls to the bar. Second, dance. Third, take photos! Fourth, say this “hey I want your contact details so I can send you these awesome photos!” It works EVERY TIME.
Don’t tell them you learn this from Brisbane Student Guide, though.
main point is camera is use to shot pretty ladies XD
about the taking photo of lecture slide is quite true. Got a mexican student doing that in my class. Every time got a flash shine across the lecture room ..
Your Mexican friend is doing it the wrong way.. lol. That will annoy many students in lecture room.