With a new passion for photography, freshman Blayze Ferguson decided to continue to develop a deeper relationship with it.

“In fourth grade, around Christmas, I would take my mom’s camera and take photos, just playing around,” Ferguson said.

Ferguson, at first, didn’t know he would have such a passion for taking photos.

“It was all a new concept to me that I learned so eagerly,” Ferguson said. “And I wanted to learn more.”

The more Ferguson became interested into photography, the more he emerged himself deeper into the world.

“I actually fell in love with the art of photography and it’s something I’ve always had an interest in doing,” Ferguson said.

Ferguson is captivated by the surprising creative aspect that images can display.

“I would say how unexpected it can be makes me love it the most,” Ferguson said. “It’s about what creative aspect I bring to the table to make it the best. I would say the more creative I get, the more of an art form it displays.”

He gains influence by his peers from their photos on social media and wherever he sees a creative picture in person.

“It makes me want to go out and take photos and get nice shots,” Ferguson said. “I would say it draws me in and motivates me to want to do better.”

Creativity is an aspect that Ferguson takes into consideration.

“I enjoy taking action shots of athletes the most by far,” Ferguson said. “Which I can get creative with the angles of the players to make the image look more appealing and pop more efficiently.”

The more Ferguson takes photos of sports, the more he understands that he needs to be ready in position.

“I get low, almost worm’s eye view, while the player is close to the end zone, to get better detail of the most anticipated moments of the game, which is the touchdown,” Ferguson said.

He takes into consideration that he is not the only person that looks at his photography, making it interesting to his viewers as well.

“I want to draw the viewer in,” Ferguson said. “I make the shot valuable, as others will be seeing my work.”

Ferguson takes into consideration what each angle can bring to him to get the creative looks for his pictures.

“Getting a low angle also can emphasize how large the player is compared to the viewer,” Ferguson said. “It’s another way to make a action shot creative.”

He focuses on the timing to be able to get to an event and be able to take photos.

“I find a good time to take photos at school games and events,” Ferguson said. “Or just to have fun with friends and get some shots too.”

Ferguson has no intention to make photography into a job, but to have it more as a hobby.

“I don’t plan to make it a life of mine,” Ferguson said. “But to be able to do it whenever I want and make it into a lifestyle and truly cherish the moment.”