Stevie Maree researched widely the best place to study photography before deciding on PSC. She says, “I went to a number of Open Days and two at PSC; the first time was to get a feel for the place and the second time was to ask the in-depth questions. I just loved the community feeling and the fine art photography.” After being offered a place at PSC Stevie Maree moved to Melbourne from country Victoria, “on my first day I was the second person to arrive. I was nervous but very excited; the BBQ was a great way to get to know people and casually chat to other students and teachers.” During her course she loved the studio lighting class, she found the studio to be such a spiritual place, “I loved being in there and bringing the image together.” She found that the Industry Placement PIC project in second year really opened her eyes and gave her confidence, “it made me realise that the possibilities in photography are endless, you just have to get out there and have a go.” This year Stevie Maree was awarded the top prize for photographic art and now says of her future after PSC, “I’m currently having a great time working on new bodies of work and making contacts in the industry. I’ve applied for several grants and now I want to travel overseas and explore more about contemporary visual culture.”