Deborah Lawrence is an 18 year old photography student, and one of my best friends…

““There is always something to photograph, you just have to see it.” I believe if one has an interest in photography, they must have a good eye to be able to see something and imagine something extraordinary that may come from it even if it may seem simple to someone else. Photography can not only be a form of art but it can also be used in a form of storytelling. I find these ideas and this certain understanding very fascinating which has driven me towards the study and art of photography.” – Deborah.

Deborah is a creative soul, and uses a camera to capture some of the beautiful moments, places, and people she interacts with and experiences on a daily basis. She has been passionate about taking photos since childhood and found that being born overseas in Pakistan and having a distinct cultural background, allowed her to gain the privilege of becoming multilingual. Being able to speak her national language, Urdu, allowed Deborah to see that language barrier greatly hinders communication which is one of the reasons why photography appeals to her, because everyone sees the same thing and a photograph can be understood in every language.

 ‘Since childhood, I have had a great interest in photography, as well as drawing and sketching.’ she told me.  Growing up, Deborah had little realization of the fact that she could further embed this interest into her life, developing it towards something more than just a hobby; She only realized so when she moved into higher year levels in high school. By the end of Year 12, all uncertainty Deborah had regarding her tertiary education had vanished, and in the light of her already retained skills and surging passion towards photography, she made the decision that photography is most definitely what she wanted to study ahead. There are a large number of skills required in photography and her dream is to further explore, and develop a personal style, and learn more about the art of photography.

Recently Deborah conducted a photo shoot with my friend, Andrea, and I around the city of Melbourne. Take a look at some of my favourite shots from the day:

You can also check out some more of Deborah’s photography on her Instagram –  @deblawrence 🙂