Change the paragraph to be more logical:
Deacon's interest in photography started at a very early age. Instead of pursuing photography Deacon decided to attend university and study politics, a field that Deacon's mother had been very interested and active within, with her involved with the United Council of Aboriginal Women.
Deacon's interest in photography started at a very early age. However instead of pursuing photography Deacon decided to attend university and study politics, a field that her mother had been very interested and active within, with her involved with the United Council of Aboriginal Women.