GSA Photography Competition Results 2023

Now you know that there are safety and comforts in numbers.

Now you know her best friend has paws

Now you know that I am calm, bold and simple. I am calm because of my position, bold because of the colours and simple

Now you know I love to play the piano, it gives me great pleasure and joy. I enjoy ballet, art and gymnastics too, it’s taught me to be calm and positive.

Now you know I have an older sister with a disability which she gives me joy when she is riding her horse. Emilia doesn’t speak and only walked when she was 7 years old and still needs her wheelchair for long distance walking. She has taught me you can do anything in life.

Now you know I love my culture. I am Nigerian and Indian which makes me Nigidian and I LOVE photography.

Now you know what friends can do when they are together, friends are always stronger together.

I will fly, to fly is my passion.
I will fly, to be a pilot is my dream.
I will fly around the world.
I will fly across the seven seas.
I will fly through many sunsets and sunrises.
I will fly through fluffy clouds and the blue sky.
I will fly through the starry night in the moon light.
No rain, no thunder, no storm can stop me flying.

Now you know friendship with my best friend. I have lots of friends. Love is so nice.

Now you know….
…..how many wonderful memories I have of my school and my friends.
I am about to start my last year of junior school and my very favourite time of the week is my after-school photography club where I love trying different techniques, like multi exposure, to capture my memories

Now you know and can clearly see and feel the true joy between an awesome father and loving child. This is my experience.

Now you know I have cool friends. I like the colours blue and purple. I like mysterious things.

Now you know…my dog brings me joy and happiness each day. He is always wanting to play with me and very occasionally listens to my instruction for a photo!

Now you know….a skill I learnt during the Covid pandemic! Chess kept me busy and the online games let me play with family and friends I couldn’t see….now I love to play on the board with those I know – in real life!

Now you know we’re better together. I’ve found it truly to make friends and so to see everyone come together despite the differences is a sight worth seeing.

Now you know I love football, even though I’m a girl.

Now you know why I love the water, the world is so much clearer through a new lens.

Now you know I love going to the beach with my friend and watch the sunset whilst listening to the sound of waves and the ocean

Now you know how London was shaped. Buried under hundreds of years of history, the city has awakened from its deep slumber. From narrow cobbled streets to towering glass constructions, history took its own toll London. But now – a new era has begun. At the heart of the city-centre, new structures have been built; including my school, City of London School for Girls.

Now you know that Christmas is my favourite time of the year because I can spend time with my friends and family and share happiness and love with the people that make my life so special.

Now you know the view of a Neurodivergent individual, the beaming lights and the blurry vision makes the world spin, you see the world as black and white because you don’t know what sense to focus on next, neurodiverse individuals tend to perceive and process the world around them differently to neurotypicals, not only is it black and white but loud and scary too.

Now you know… that Bath is my favourite city. I have many memories of visiting it with both my friends and my family. I especially love the incredible history and architecture.

Now you know that I love summer. The feeling of sunshine on your face, the feeling of warmth, optimism and positive energy, and spending time with friends and family.

Now you know sisters are always here no matter what, they have your back, every step of the way. They have all the best advice, and only want the best for you. Love them now, even when you have a fight, love them before it’s too late.

Now you know, my relationship with my religion always gives warm and pleasant feeling, refreshing my thoughts and letting me lay content, so I appreciate going to see Islamic historic places, such as the one in the photo, known as The Haram Sharif. Going to these places gives me a sense of euphoria, and I will forever treasure that feeling.

Now you know that a creative life is one worth living. We live what we make and the art room is our space to do it.

Now you know I love travelling

Now you know I love the beach and sunsets. I love all the different colours in the sunset and all the fun I have on a beach. I have memories from my whole life with friends and family, where we are having the best time on the beach. The beach and sunsets together bring me joy.

Now you know I love spending time at the beach because it gives me positive energy.

Now you know that your eyes capture everything so I want to spend my life capturing every moment, whether it’s around the world or in the comfort of my own home.

Now you know that within a building’s straight lines, not everyone’s story can be captured.

Now you know I love people watching and creating stories in my head about random strangers.

Now you now… that London is a mist-ery

Now you know my tears turn to petals

Now you know I have a younger brother who I always manage to persuade to model for my art projects.

Now you know who I am, but do I know who am I?

Now you know how messy the changing rooms of teenage actors look, how the preparation process looks, how the conversation behind the stage looks from the side, with no notice of the picture being taken.

Now you know what it’s like to slowly lose your loved one, sitting there waiting for the end.

Now you know how special family time is to me. It is often those simple moments with your family that the most beautiful memories come from.

Now you know there are two sides to everyone and every story. This is shown in my image as two images are layered on top of each other with cutouts to show the image underneath.

Now you know I was at the harry styles concert, i think he is really cool and i love the way that people were capturing the same moment that i was

Now you know my enjoyment of surfing goes beyond the sport as it allows me to be mindful, live in the moment and appreciate the natural beauty of the ocean. I always find being on the water allows me to let go of all the day to day stress and bustle that lingers in your mind.

Going to the beach relaxes me and it is the only place that distresses me . The sound of the waves ,the wind and the view all of that is my safety place !