Budding photographer Jaslyn Walters, a Year 10 student at Linuwel School, joined the Maitland Mercury team for a week's work experience. Here are some of her images.
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Jaslyn said she enjoyed her time with the team, particularly going out into the field with photographers Perry Duffin, Cath Bowen and Stuart Scott.
This allowed her to learn new skills that helped improve her photography.
Jaslyn said that the experience took her out of her comfort zone and she took photos of different subjects that she has never photographed before.
"It's been an amazing experience," Jaslyn said.
"I have learnt so much I wish I could stay longer!
"I hope to pursue my passion for photography in the future and make a career from it and this experience has really sparked my determination."