photojournalism
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Honorable Mention, Feature Photo of the Year, National Scholastic Press Association (referring to first photo in slideshow)
The Huron Emery, May 4, 2021
This was one of the first events at my school that were reopening since the pandemic started. I was excited to finally have a reason to leave my house, and I found that same energy amongst the marching band members as they stormed the field. The cold and post-sunset lighting had nothing on them. That’s an epic energy times 90, which I aimed to highlight through my photos.
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The Huron Emery, March 5, 2021
First Place, Sports Action Photo, Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (referring to first photo in slideshow)
I found what's tricky about photographing swimmers is that unless I'm in the pool, it's difficult to capture facial features and expressions, since the pool is at ground level. This was also the first sport that I photographed, so it took me a while to adjust. After looking back through the photos, I knew 5 a.m. squats to capture the perfect moment of a butterfly stroke were worth it.
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slices of life
As a senior, I find myself living many "lasts". My last fall orchestra concert. My last football game. My last last day before winter break. And I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Sometimes even firsts are lasts. Time is fleeting. Except through the camera lens.
portraits
If you know me, you know that I love writing personality profiles. In photography, I have found what is analogous are portraits. I am able to build personal connections while manuevering a person’s setting to reveal something about them. Here are some of my favorites that I have taken throughout the years.
