Current Events
This photo is representative of current events because Adidas Sambas are very popular shoes right now. Many influencers on social media as well as my peers own Sambas because of their unique colors and vintage appeal.
Musical
I took this photo at a concert that I went to recently. This photo represents how music inspires me and others when we connect with an artist’s music because of the heart that my friend is making with her hands, and the warm lighting.
Small vs. Large
I took this photo during a day trip to San Francisco. My friend and I both bought the same apple juice drink, so I placed one in the foreground and one from the background in order to make the closer one appear much larger. I also decided to frame the photograph from a low angle …
The Elements
This is an extreme close-up photo of tree bark at Byrne Preserve. I’m in awe of how moss is able to thrive in uninhabitable environments, such as on the dry branch of a tree. I used a really shallow depth of field to emphasize the texture of the bark and the moss. Needless to say, …
Gratitude
This photo represents gratitude to me because I’m extremely grateful for my close friends. I particularly love this photo because it is truly a candid, unplanned photo that demonstrates the fun dynamic between my friends.
Who Inspires You
For this prompt, I chose to photograph my friend Esme. We have been neighbors and friends since we were toddlers, so our friendship throughout the years has greatly inspired me to be a better (and more interesting) person. I took this photo while we were on a road trip to Los Angeles.
Reflections
People often say “take a look in the mirror” to suggest self-reflection. However, I think that the mirror can also be a window to reflect on others through ourselves. Although we all have unique features and character traits, I wanted to use the skeleton in my photo to represent how we are all composed of …
Exit
I thoroughly enjoyed this prompt because I found it fitting for the end of the school year. I chose to photograph the doorknob of my front door because it quite literally allows me to exit my house everyday. I used a Multiply layer in Photoshop to emphasize the worn handle, which shows its age and …
Tell a Lie
I would consider this photo of the moon to be deceiving because I used a wide-angle lens to capture it. The wide angle lens distorted the edge of the frame and made the moon look smaller than it would appear to a human eye. I remember taking this photo and wondering why the moon looked …
Serenity
I photographed my friend laying down in a tree to portray serenity because I think that being in nature never fails to bring a sense of calm. Moreover, my friend’s position suggests that she feels relaxed and content. In Adobe Photoshop, I added a warming Photo Filter because I tend to associate serenity with warmth.