Self-Portrait
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1/60 f2.6 ISO 100 50mm Here, I captured a moment of myself at the beach with my hands up, smiling. It’s a simple but genuine shot that reflects how happy…
Frame within the Frame
1/90 f1.6 ISO 100 50mm I took a photo at a beach in Santa Cruz where my friends are standing in the distance, perfectly framed by a cave opening in…
Food
1/60 f2.2 ISO 500 50mm I photographed a vibrant caprese salad. The colors were super fresh and eye-catching, and the shot really captured how delicious and simple good food can…
Modern Convenience
1/60 f1.6 ISO 400 50mm I took a picture of a Diet Coke. It might seem simple, but to me, it’s something I genuinely rely on and enjoy—it’s hard to…
Current Events
1/80 f2.8 ISO 400 50mm I photographed an Oracle newspaper article about antisemitism. As someone who is Jewish, this topic is deeply personal to me. Capturing it through photography was…
Creative Staged + Depth of Field
1/60 f2.8 ISO 250 50mm Here, I took a close-up photo of a dog with my friend in the background, out of focus. The shallow depth of field keeps the…
Musical
1/60 f4.8 ISO 300 50mm For the “Musical” photo, I took a picture of the corner of my room where my two guitars sit. It’s a simple shot, but it…
Film Noir
1/60 f2.8 ISO 400 50mm For this Film Noir-inspired shot, I photographed buildings and converted the image to black and white to capture that classic, shadow-heavy aesthetic. Stripping away the…
Small vs Large
1/60 f2.8 ISO 200 50mm For this shot, I used forced perspective to juxtapose big and small. By holding a small leaf close to the camera lens, it appears much…
Long Shutter Speed Exposure
10s f2.8 ISO 400 50mm This long exposure photo uses a slow shutter speed to capture light over time, creating smooth trails and glowing effects. It reveals the movement of…