'not happy without photography' - Art Institute of Dallas

I have to write a 300 word essay as part of my application to the Art Institute of Dallas. I wrote this much (160 words) and got stuck:

Ever since I was a child, my grandma would take pictures of everything! She insisted on photographing everything from birthdays to baths. The camera always interested me, but everyone always seemed so annoyed by her habits that I tried to convince myself not to like them either. However, convincing myself that I hated photography was much harder than I could have ever imagined. Despite my many attempts to avoid the camera, photography has become my life and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I don't see myself being happy, without photography in my life. The Art Institute of Dallas is the only place for me to expand my knowledge of photography and help fulfill my dream of becoming a professional photographer. The way that the Art Institute of Dallas offers more classes that teach both the fundamentals and more in depth levels of photography, as opposed to an average state university, would better prepare me for life beyond graduation.

Hi Kelly,

I have a few suggestions for you to expand your essay:

''However, convincing
myself that I hated photography
was much harder than I could
have ever imagined.'' -- elaborate on this detail, as it shows your passion for photography. You can write things like: how you felt when you went out without a camera with you and you came across a sight or a person that is so beautiful and attractive, did it feel like sth was missing, etc.

''The Art Institute of Dallas is the only place for me to expand my knowledge of photography and help fulfill my dream of becoming a professional photographer.'' -- add more to this because it shows how well you know the school. Write about its curricular, environment and activities that you find useful for your study and that interest you (for example: they provide trips to different regions, etc.)

Hope you get accepted. Good luck!