Blog 4: Working EQ

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The Pentagon

1. Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?

So far my mentor Jack Bohlka has introduced me to another helpful source, Jack Hancock. He is now a retired photographer who was a photojournalist at one point in his life. I don’t know everything there is to know about his photo career, but I plan on interviewing him in my next interview to find out more. Jack also pointed out some really helpful books that I can use for research, which have proved to be quite helpful. He has helped me so much with mentorship hours as well.


2. EQ Content: Pick a piece of research or your interview. How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?

My interview with Jack was extremely helpful because he gave me more sources and also talked about what it was like to work as a photographer. Having 20+ years of experience in the practice makes him very resourceful and his knowledge very credible. Also one of my internet resources helped quite a bit because it talked about how people who want to become wedding photographers should shadow professional photographers before venturing out on their own. This helped my understanding because I applied it to what I have been doing with Jack. I have been shadowing him and I will continue to until I am ready to venture out on my own.

  3. What has worked for you so far in the senior project?

So far my mentoring is working out great and the research I’ve been finding has been very useful towards my topic. Everything seems to be going smoothly for the time being.

4. What hasn't worked so far?

What hasn’t worked so far is that I haven’t been able to designate myself to a specific area of photography. I’m still unsure if I even have to narrow the topic of photography or if I have to be specific as to what area of photography I’m looking into. If I have to look further into a specific area, I’m not too sure what my area of focus will be. There are so many areas of photography to explore like nature photography or the business of photography or wedding photography. I could even research more about the use of Photoshop and photography. Right now, I’m still unsure if I have to be more specific or if I can just have my topic be photography.

5. Finding Value: Based on your experience so far...

-What possible question or questions come to mind regarding what you would like to study this year?

-What area of photography should I specify my research in so that I give my self enough information to do my 2-hour presentation?

-What is my EQ question going to focus on?

-Do I have to narrow the topic of photography or can I keep it broad like how it is? 

- What is your end goal this year with your senior project?

My end goal in senior project is to succeed in my 2-hour presentation. I want to graduate knowing I did well in my last year of high school.

-Who would you like to talk to you next? Why?

I would like to talk to Matt Bohlka, Jack’s son, because he is also a photographer who learned under his father. I would like to interview and get his perspective of photography. I would also like to interview Mr. Jack Hancock, a retired photojournalist, who I believe could offer me a very good source of insight to my topic.