f/4, 1/125, 160 This photo was taken in lower Manhattan, New York City the lighting above the black canopy is creating shadows and making the intricate designs on the building pop out.

f/4.5, 1/2,000, 200 I went to Mill Valley to visit a couple of friends, they told us we would be going to a viewpoint so I decided to bring my camera along. When we arrived I saw a large rock with a flat pile of dirt under it, some of my friends started jumping so I decided to put my camera into sport and photograph this. This is a liberating photo which is a feeling often associated with a new beginning.

f/5.6, 1/2,000, 160 When I was asked to take photos of someone playing soccer for their portfolio I decided it would be best to use my zoom lens because he was so far away on the field. I learned a lot about using my tripod and which angles were best to position my body in order to capture the most clear shots of him.

f/4, 1/125, 120 When I was staying in Santa Cruz with my family we luckily had a view of the coast and the ocean. The sunset was so beautiful and I completely forgot I brought my camera, So I am thankful I was there to catch the last seconds of light.

f/5.6, 1/250, 160 For this photo I wanted to capture two things, the physical warmth on her face but as well as the invisible warmth we feel from being around our friends. Since the category is storytelling I asked both of my friends to sit next to each-other with relaxed emotions on their faces. I think the warmth of others and the sun doesn’t excite us too much but it calms us.

1/50, f6.3, ISO400 Since the category for this portrait is Storytelling, I wanted this photo to represent a tool I use to display my feelings or “tell a story”. Art, but more specifically doodling is a talent I use to let my loved ones know I am thinking about them, decorate my room, or pass time when I am bored. In this photo, I wanted to tell a story that emphasized how I handle the colder seasons in California. First, we have vibrant highlighters sprawled around a book with detailed colorful doodles. Secondly, beneath the book is a vintage chest with a dark brown color which matches the shirt I…