Story Telling
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Flowers
May 20, 2026 Even though this looks like a classic close-up shot of some roses, my goal was to use the layers of the petals to tell a story about nature’s timing. At first glance, your eyes are immediately drawn to the main yellow rose blooming perfectly right in the center. By framing the shot…
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Tell a Lie
April 8, 2026 Even though this looks like just a simple, everyday shot of a park bench, my goal was to use the framing to tell a lie about the space around it. At first glance, it feels like this super peaceful, calm spot to just sit down, clear your mind, and get inspired. But…
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Aging
March 7, 2026 Even though the thick tree trunks take up most of the background, my goal was to focus on the broken, splintered branch pointing forward to tell a story about aging. At first glance, it just looks like a pile of old wood, but the jagged texture of that front piece really highlights…
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Sha Golden Hour Dow
February 27, 2026 Even though the dark palm leaves take up a lot of the top of the frame, my goal was to use the golden hour light to tell a story about the end of a peaceful day. At first glance, your eyes are drawn to the heavy silhouettes of the trees framing the…
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New Beginnings
January 20, 2026 Even though the entire frame is filled with green leaves, my goal was to focus on the single flower bud rising up in the center to represent new beginnings. At first glance, it just looks like a lot of dense greenery, but the lone bud stands out as the main character of…
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Sunsets
For this photo, I wanted to capture the sunset in a way that tells a story instead of just showing the sky. The colors slowly change from bright orange to softer pinks and purples, which made the scene feel calm and peaceful. I positioned the horizon lower in the frame so the sky would stand…
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Sport Stories
For this photo, I tried to capture that split second before the tennis ball hits the racket. I like it because it feels like everything is paused for a moment, and you’re basically seeing what the player sees. The ball is kind of blurred from motion, but the strings of the racket are super sharp,…