When Natasha Boshkovski first enrolled at Whitecliffe, she was hesitant to commit to degree level studies. Yes,she had lifelong aspirations of becoming a photographer– but she was also a busy mum juggling a busy job as an early childhood teacher.
Luckily Whitecliffe’s Certificate in Arts and Design proved to be the perfect way to test the waters. Not only did Natasha love it so much she stayed on to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photo Media, but now she’s working towards her master’s.
With her sights set on becoming a successful photographer in fashion and film, Natasha is now well on her way to achieving her goal. Alongside her master’s degree studies, she works part-time as a marketing content creator and photographer for Whitecliffe and also freelances as a production assistant for content production house The Collective Force.
“Whitecliffe classes are amazing. All the students are very creative and you get lots of one-on-one support from lecturers, not just visually in studio, but also contextually. They don’t just support you in your education, but they support you in all aspects,” says Natasha, who immigrated to New Zealand from Macedonia in 2008.
“If you want to forge a career as a photographer, talent alone is not enough. At Whitecliffe they help you to understand why you are making the work you make and they help you find your unique voice. You are also required to regularly present your work which pushes you to keep developing and growing as an artist.”