While photography was not my focus, I would sometimes go out and shoot for my own stories or if photographers were unavailable. I love photography, and I think it is a really powerful way to capture a moment, or the emotions of a particular event. I've selected a few that I am particularly proud of, and that capture what I love about photography-- emotions, actions, and feelings.
Shooting my first time: Beyond the Surface
This photo was part of a shoot along with the photos below. I wasn't expecting to have to take photos, but my adviser suggested I try, telling me to bring a camera and to FaceTime him.
It took a while to get the settings right, even with my adviser on the phone. But once they were right, and with a few tips on how the source should stand, I was amazed by how they turned out.
For me, this shoot served as more than just a way to fill space on the page. The photos added depth to the sources, showing that their struggles were not in some far away place-- they were right here.
It took a while to get the settings right, even with my adviser on the phone. But once they were right, and with a few tips on how the source should stand, I was amazed by how they turned out.
For me, this shoot served as more than just a way to fill space on the page. The photos added depth to the sources, showing that their struggles were not in some far away place-- they were right here.
- Honorable Mention, Environmental Portrait, MIPA (2022) (Photo above: LGBTQ Flag Bearer)
Play Rehearsal
During our first deadline with the full staff trained, a new staff member and I went out to get photos for our story. I had only shot in well and uniformly lit areas before. The auditorium was different. It was difficult to get a good shot with all the movement on stage. We were playing around with the settings, and this happened to be one of the photos I got after about half an hour of struggle. At first, I wasn't confident about it. But I had found the right settings, and the right spot.
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Leaving their mark: ELHS teachers move to the next step
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Unlike most student publications, our staff in 2021-2022 had everyone doing everything they could. With the exception of designers, almost all staff members were responsible for both photos and their story. Explanations for each individual photo are below.
- The first photo I took was of Marcy Sheldon, the departing French teacher and foreign language department head. She wasn't teaching French when I came in to take photos, but it still worked out. Beyond her skills as a teacher, students valued her as a human and a mentor. Being able to capture a moment of her laughing along with her class was powerful for me, and I was glad the photo came out.
- The second photo took the longest. Patrick Murray was busy, between coaching and teaching. There weren't many opportunities to take photos while teaching, so I had to go to a track practice. I'm glad I did, because while students valued Murray as a teacher, even more valued him as their coach. Seeing him interact with his athletes and capturing his small remarks and comments on camera worked out well.
- The last two were taken on separate days but are related. Both of their interactions and demeanor with the students was amazing, and everyone seemed to respect both staff members a lot. For both Amy Celentino and Barb McCaffrey I was able to capture what both had been doing for so many years: helping students and standing by their sides.