My neighbor has a really pretty garden and I was so excited when I noticed the first flower of the season had finally bloomed. It was actually a pretty cool and rainy day when it happened which made it feel even more special to see this bright bloom pushing through. I thought it was so […]
Geometry
I was visiting a park in San Francisco and I saw these stairs covered in the coolest little tiles and I just had to take a picture. Each step has all these different colors and designs on them and it made me realize that geometry is kind of everywhere if you just pay attention. It […]
Stranger
Photographing a stranger means capturing their story in just one photo which honestly felt a little intimidating at first. Last week I went to Miku Expo and it was such a fun experience seeing all the cosplayers. Since my documentary is about cosplay culture I was really drawn to a group I came across, including […]
Angles
Changing your angle can really change the way a subject looks and shooting from below can make something ordinary feel really huge and impressive. Me and my friends were rushing through San Francisco trying to get to City Hall and catch up with the rest of our group when I noticed how big and cool […]
Serenity
Serenity to me means being in spaces where I feel comfortable and at peace, and I find that most at home where I can fully be myself and not feel judged. I also like walking alone and just thinking because it helps me clear my mind and feel calm. When my sister pointed out how […]
Rule of Odds
This photo was taken near the downtown library, where my friends and I usually hang out. I wanted to capture it because it feels familiar and meaningful to me. I noticed how the trees created a lot of shade and made the space feel calm, especially on a sunny day. For composition, I used the […]
Shadow
While I was walking around on a sunny afternoon, I noticed how the sunlight was hitting this flower bush. Some parts were glowing brightly while other parts were hidden in deep shadows. The contrast immediately caught my attention because it made the flowers stand out in a really dramatic way. I stopped for a moment […]
Negative Space
I took this photo at the SF MOMA field trip and I was really drawn to this art installation because of the warm colors and the way all the light bulbs were arranged. The large empty walls surrounding it make the glow feel even warmer and brighter, and it draws your eyes straight to the […]
Center Frame Portrait
During winter break me and my friends visited a park in San Francisco and we were just hanging out and messing around with our cameras. There isn’t anyone else in the background, which keeps all the focus on my friend placed directly in the center of the frame. I didn’t have the center frame portrait […]
New Beginnings
The new year brought a small but really memorable moment for my family. Even though my mom doesn’t usually celebrate birthdays, we decided to surprise her with a cake on January 6th. I was sneaking around writing the the text on top of the cake in my dark closet trying not to get caught, while […]