Sometimes the best things in life unfold by accident.

The same is true for photography — according to Photini Ingham.

The 19-year-old never leaves home without her camera and said she’s always finding unexpected beauty in the world around her.

She’s just one of seven young people who’ve been given a shot at Pink Sand Entertainment’s Mediatech Internship Programme.

The scheme helps aspiring photographers from ages 14 to 22 interested in furthering their skills in photography and videography. Their work will be on display in the “Wall of Words”, located on the second floor of the Washington Mall (outside of Gibbons Home Store), until February 29.

Jonathan Tankard, the founder of Pink Sand Entertainment, said the group was launched as a way to give up-and-coming artists a platform to show off their skills and talents.

“Many times because of their lack of experience people are reluctant to give young photographers a chance,” he said. “Thus it’s difficult for them to gain the needed experience to improve their craft.

“Over the last few months we’ve seen enormous growth with the interns.

“They’ve made huge improvements in their knowledge, techniques and quality of their work thanks to the help of the professionals who have provided workshops for them.”

The young people have been mentored by local professionals including Kondwani Williams of BNK Images, Akil Simmons Photography, SJDWorld Graphic Design and A Davis Consulting.

Miss Ingham said it’s taught her the importance of getting out of her comfort zone.

“I’m a shy person so I had to get away from that and really learn how to interact with people a lot more and how to brand myself as well,” she said.

She first became interested in photography at age nine when a family member gave her a camera and encouraged her to experiment with it.

Then last year she decided it was time to devote herself more seriously to it. She found a mentor in local photographer Nhuri Bashir — and has been growing ever since.

“I practise all the time and have my camera on me all the time so whenever I see something I take a picture,” she said.

“One time I was at the beach with my mentor’s mom and I just randomly got sand on my hands. It looked really nice, so I asked Nhuri’s mom to do it so I could capture it. The focus is on her hand, but the ocean is there in the background. It turned out to be my favourite photo.”

Dallas Scott, 17, is another budding young talent taking part in the scheme.

It was two or three years ago that he began dabbling with photography.

“That’s when I acquired my first ‘camera’,” he said. “It was actually just a phone, but the Galaxy S4 has an amazing camera for a mobile device. It wasn’t built solely for taking pictures like a compact, digital, DSLR and similar cameras.

“Since then I was given my first DSLR from my older brother who no longer had any use for his. It’s a Canon.

“When I held it in my hands and shot with it for the first time it was complete ecstasy. I like that photography allows me to express myself in a way where words just wouldn’t cut it.”

Mr Scott is currently in his last year at Berkeley Institute. His plan is to go on to study aviation, so he can ultimately become a test pilot.

“It’s a potentially risky occupation, but I can’t imagine pursing anything else, though anything is possible,” he said.

The adventurous teen said he joined the photography internship so he could continue to try new things.

“Along with new opportunities, the internship has allowed me to broaden my horizons, not only for photography but for networking, socialising, stepping out of my comfort zone, and of course getting those hard to get shots,” he said.

“I got involved because I’m attracted to new things, getting to learn and experience what I can. It’s been very rewarding and I’m grateful for Pink Sand Entertainment for offering this amazing opportunity to me and the rest of the team.”

Like many of the other interns, this will be Mr Scott’s first time exhibiting his photos. He’s excited to see people’s reactions to his work.

“I’m looking forward to having the chance to show the world around me a little bit of me that might otherwise go unnoticed,” he said. “This will allow others to see the world as I see it.”