In this photo, we were challenged to take a center frame portrait that exhibits loneliness. The yellow flower in the center of the photo is completed surrounded by green grass and appears lonely without any flowers nearby.
In this photo, the goal was to capture a new beginning. I took this picture of a cherry blossom tree at the park. As spring draws closer, trees are beginning to bloom again, representing a new beginning in nature. I edited this photo in Photoshop using black brush strokes in Read more
In this photo, the goal was to take a photo of trash and make it beautiful. I took a picture of a scrap of aluminum foil, something which is often overlooked and immediately thrown away. To make it look more interesting, I bent it into a curvy shape. Additionally, since Read more
In this photo, the goal was to show balance in a holiday tradition. I took this photo of a diya, which is a clay lamp with a candle inside. This year, Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, was on October 24th and my family and I lit diyas Read more
In this photo, the goal was to tell the story of a gift. I took a picture of a pair of earrings my friend gifted me one summer a few years ago. I have one pair while they have the matching pair. These earrings are special to me because whenever Read more
In this photo, the goal was to use white balance for a photo that’s not necessarily color accurate. I took this photo of my friend spinning around in her Halloween costume. It was a bit cloudy that day and the lighting looked gray so I used the shade white balance Read more
In this photo, the goal was to capture a photo that uses leading lines to show the concept of infinity. I took this photo of a path near Shoreline Lake. The path winds through the photo and leads the eye off into the distance. Additionally, since the end of the Read more
In this photo, the goal was to capture a love story. I wanted to show platonic love so I took the photo with one of my best friends who I’ve known since elementary school. We made a heart using our fingers because hearts are a very recognizable symbol of love. Read more
In this photo, the goal was to capture a photo that conveyed visual weight. The small yellow flower contrasts the green grass field around it. The flower also follows the rule of thirds which gives it more visual weight and helps balance the photo.
In this photo, the goal was to capture a symmetrical landscape. I took this photo near Shoreline Lake. The left and right sides are pretty much identical, although not completely perfect. Honestly, I think it’s impossible to find a perfectly symmetrical landscape in nature. I also used a tripod in Read more