Hello, My name is Elise Galgano. I was born in Maine and have only lived in one other state. Ironically though, I hate cold weather. I prefer lazy summer days by a lake. I spend my free time reading or taking pictures. I have to admit that I'm a sucker for romantic plots. I've loved reading since I was a kid, but didn't get interested in photography until my junior year of high school. I took a class called "photo one" and shot with black and white film. I loved using the darkroom and learned the basics. My senior year I took the "advanced photo" class. In the advanced class we were given the option to shoot with film or digitally. I shot all digital because I wanted to explore a new aspect of photography. It was fun to shoot in color and it was a new challenge for me.
Photography was what brought on my interest in studying New Media at The University of Maine. I'd love to work with photography in my future; however, I know that I need to expand my skills in other aspects of media to survive this economy later on. I'm also interested in graphic design. I hope to learn more about media tools such as photoshop and illustrator. I'm currently undecided on what type of job I want, but I think that as I work through the New Media program it become clear. I like working with kids so maybe I can incorporate that in some way.