For this weeks photo challenge, we were asked to illustrate the change of seasons. I took this photo during a day at the beach. Summer is my favorite season of the year, and so I thought it would be appropriate…

For this weeks photo challenge, we were asked to take a photo that shows my audience the story of my culture. I took this photo last year on Nowruz, which is an Iranian New Year.

For this weeks photo challenge, we were asked to show what freedom meant to us. I took this photo because this is what freedom looks like to me. The entire photo makes the viewer feel calm and happy.

For this weeks photo challenge, we were asked to tell a story of a stranger. I took this picture while driving in the backseat of a car. I thought this picture really showed the struggles this man was facing.

For this weeks photo challenge, we were asked to tell the story of aging in a single picture. I took this really pretty picture of my parents to show how beautiful aging can be.

For this week’s photo challenge, we were asked to tell a story using only a shadow. I chose to take this photo because it was an interesting silhouette that leaves the story up to the viewer.

For this week’s photo challenge, we were asked to tell a story of a new beginning. I chose to take this photo for this theme because I feel like it represents a new year. The snow with the sun hitting…

For this week’s photo challenge, we were challenged to tell a story of our hometown. I chose to take my picture while in Santa Cruz. While Santa Cruz isn’t where I live, it’s practically where I grew up, because of…

For this week’s photo challenge, we were asked to tell a love story through one image. I thought that this dynamic between father and daughter was a perfect example of family love. I took this photo after a fun day…

For this week’s photo challenge, we were asked to tell a story that makes the audience feel warm inside. I showed this warm feeling through the excitement of children.