Later I joined Ananda College Photographic Art Society and National Photographic Art Society.
It wasn’t so easy ever since 2010.
Working in those 2 societies was a great experience but had to go through some difficult times during the journey.
I didn’t have a proper camera all these years. Used some budget mobile phones to take pictures. It wasn’t enough but that was all I got.
Whenever I needed a professional camera, I had to ask around from people I know. Sometimes I had to beg for them to help me. But didn’t receive much positive responses.
I was sad.
I was angry.
While many rejected, I still remember those few people who decided to truly help me.
Now this made my love for photography slowly fade away. There were moments with some people that made me think about giving up on my passion.
I never blame my parents for not being able to buy me a camera. It only made me focus on developing myself so that one day I can buy one myself.
Even though I loved photography so much, I never wanted to follow a career as a professional photographer. It was more of a part of my life, a different angle to look at the world around me.
Even today I wouldn’t call myself a photographer. But photography helped me become the person I am today.
By 2018, there wasn’t much of a need to buy a DSLR.
I was hurt… The love faded…
But I had enough to buy a camera. So anyway I bought one as a trophy just to prove myself that I achieved one of my goals.
For others, it’s just another camera. For me, it’s a trophy that remarks all the challenges and tough times that made me stronger.