Basham’s photo places in state contest
Amateur photographer Jacob Basham, an eighth-grader at Warren County Middle School, had asked for a camera when he was as young as three. Although he didn’t receive his first camera until later, his interest in photography has continued to grow over the past few years.
Basham recently placed second in the scenic division of the 2002 Tennessee Deer and Turkey Expo outdoor photo contest. He had attended the event at the Nashville Fairgrounds where all the photo entries were displayed with the winning entries indicated.
He had found out about the contest through an announcement in Deer and Turkey Preview magazine that was mailed to his dad.
Jacob enjoys capturing scenery shots with his camera, but also photographs flowers and people. In fact, he was recently requested to make wedding photos and would like to use his talents as a member of the middle school’s yearbook staff. The only training he’s received was in a visual arts class at school, but he would like to include photography in his future career plans.
Entering the state Expo contest was Basham’s first experience at photography competition, although he plans to enter his work in the Warren County A&L Fair this fall.
Basham is the son of Bobby and Diania Basham. At the middle school, he is a member of the Beta Club and runs track.