For this prompt, we had to tell a colorful story without using color. I decided to arrange my POSCA pens in a circle. While each pen is a different color, they all serve the same functional purpose in the end, to create. I felt that idea could be portrayed well through this prompt by forcing Read more

For this prompt, we were asked to show us a snapshot of our culture. Thus, I chose to photograph a typical Spanish dish, croquetas. My parents are both Spanish immigrants, and even though I was born and raised in America, I do my best to understand and respect where my dual identity as both an Read more

For this prompt, we had to tell a story of stunning flowers. As a result, I decided to use this photo of a rose at Cuesta Park. I thought the surrounding darker greens complimented the red of the rose perfectly. I also loved the way the petals bloomed out. Taking this photo showed me the Read more

For this prompt, we had to photograph the story of a stranger. As a result, I ended up using this picture I had of a mysterious unknown stranger I saw at Cuesta Park. I only got a glimpse of the person for a moment and it was only through further looking at the picture I Read more

For this prompt, we had to tell the story of aging through a photograph. I decided to use a photo I took of a blossoming bud at Cuesta Park, which was right at the peak of it coming into the prime of it’s life. I enjoyed the solitary nature of the photo and added adjustments Read more

For this prompt, we had to tell a story using shadow. With this in mind, I took a picture of the inside of one of the few buildings at Shoup Park. The darkness that was overcast along with some photo adjustment led to some incredible contrast with the bright red light and the growing darkness Read more

For this prompt, we had to tell a story of “New Beginnings”. I chose to photograph a California Scrub Jay, my favorite bird and overall animal. For a few years I’ve become completely enraptured by birds. To me, the inherent freedom they find in flight is part of why I think they are the perfect Read more

For this prompt, we had to be creative about capturing a sunset. I decided to take a picture of the forest nearby as the sun was setting because I thought the nice hues of the sunset would make a really nice picture. I also did some mild editing in photoshop to emphasize the color of Read more

This prompt required us to tell a “sports story”. As a result, I used my younger brothers football, my bag, and our electric piano to do so. Though this story isn’t directly linked to me, I wanted to portray someone hiding their true passion/interests (in this case, sports) for something they may be more obligated Read more