Cameron Bagley enjoys taking pictures. He started nine years ago and recently won 3rd Place in the South Carolina State Fair  photo contest.

“I’ve been taking photos since I was four years old,” said Cameron.  “I enjoy the thrill of maybe messing up a photo.”  At Saluda Trail, Cameron began talking classes last year. “I took it in 6th grade with Mrs. Dantzler.” 

Cameron’s award winning photo was taken at school.  It was on display from Oct. 11^th – Oct. 22^nd in the Cantey Building located on the State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC.

Cameron described his photo as “a fruit covered with a lot of leaves.”  “I took it at Saluda Trail in first related arts.” he said. 

There were more than 2,600 contest entries in 3 categories. Cameron’s photo was the only ribbon winner in the middle school division from this area – including York, Chester and Lancaster Counties.

Cameron said he was shocked to learn that he placed in the contest.  

Students who won, along with their teachers and parents were invited to a reception. Cameron said he enjoyed it.  “It was good and there were a lot good photos and paintings,” he added.

When asked if he plans to continue with photography, he said, “Yes, because it is fun.”