Technical Knowledge: I have a soild foundation of camera operations, equipment, post-processing techniques, and understanding composition, lighting, and framing as a photographer.
Connections within the Industry: Having lived in Seattle my whole life, I’ve had the opportunity to build connections and meet people in the film, photography, and music industry.
Experience: While I may not have a ton of professional photography experience, I have been taking photos my entire life. Planning shoots and coming up with creative ideas comes naturally to me.
Problem-Solving Skills: I am skilled at finding creative solutions to any challenges that may arise during a shoot or in post-production.
Tools That Need Development:
Video Editing: I want to refine my video editing skills to tell better stories in my work.
Marketing and Branding: Spend time learning more about marketing and branding strategies to effectively promote my work and reach a wider audience.
Photoshop/LRC: Develop faster editing techniques in Lightroom Classic to enhance my photos efficiently without spending too much time on a single image and refine my Photoshop skills to be more precise and creative in the editing process.
Time Management and Organization: Improve my ability to manage my time effectively and stay organized to be more productive in my work.
Tools I Don’t Have YET!:
Product Photography: Learn how to take great photos of products and how to capture details effectively.
Online Portfolio and Social Media: Create an online portfolio to display my best work and style. Use platforms to reach a wider audience and attract potential clients.
Styling and Posing: Learn how to style and pose subjects to create compelling photos. Understand fashion trends, and how to direct models to achieve desired poses and expressions. Build connections with models and collaborate with stylists.
During my tween years I spent my weekends at Lynnwood Bowl and Skate. At the age of 13, I became a member of the Peeps, the junior division of the Tilted Thunder Rail Birds. From 13 to 18, I competed in banked track Derby, even traveling to California for two consecutive years to participate in national competitions. Roller skating played a significant role in my teenage years, and i relied on the bus to get to the rink.
Skating with such amazing, strong women made me feel incredibly supported and empowered. Even to this day, I have a deep love for skating. My knees unfortunately don’t share the same enthusiasm.
When I first started roller derby, I was lucky to have Meesa, my adorable Toy Australian Shepherd, come into my life. She has always brought me so much love and happiness. I was also really into art, especially anime. So, I want the final image to capture this phase. To make this happen I downloaded a somewhat sketchy app (mojo AI) to bring my vision to life.
Prompt #1 The Bus.
I used basic words like (Taking the bus, Public transportation) to generate my first image. AI generated this nice bus image but it wasn’t exactly what I was going for.
Very early Instagram vibes.
Prompt #2 Dog
For my second prompt I typed in a little more information for what I wanted the image to look like ( girl with wavy brown hair and bangs on the bus, mini australian shepherd, roller skates). Word vomit for sure but this turned out very adorable.
I don’t fully understand what’s going on with the skates in this image.
Prompt #3 Roller Rink
Final Image
I added more details for the final image, but the initial results were unsettling. So, I simplified my request and got better results. (girl with wavy brown hair and bangs, roller rink, mini australian shepherd, roller skates).
I haven’t used AI much, but it was fun experimenting with this app. I’m excited to incorporate AI into my photography. Steve Hansen’s work was really inspiring, and it shows that we should learn how to use this new tool instead of being afraid of it or thinking it will replace visual artists.
AI Pros and Cons
AI can be incredibly useful for expanding backgrounds in photography or adding elements to an image. It opens up new possibilities for creativity and enhances the final result. But when it comes to generating images, there is a learning curve involved. It kinda felt like learning a new language in order to achieve the desired outcome. There are better AI apps and software available than the one I used, but I still had a great time creating these images. Describing what you want and what you actually get can be two different things when working with AI. Despite this, my overall experience was positive.
The Fujifilm GFX100 II is my dream piece of technology. Here are some key reasons why I am obsessed and watch too many YouTube reviews about it.
The GFX100 II delivers exceptional detail with its 102-megapixel sensor, dynamic range, and color reproduction. The quality is unreal, capturing stunning images with incredible clarity, lifelike colors, and flexibility to print large-format photos and crop images without sacrificing quality. Despite its medium format capabilities, the GFX100 II has a compact design, perfect for capturing landscapes, portraits, fashion, and commercial work. The built-in five-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system is a game-changer. It compensates for camera shake, so you can shoot handheld with slower shutter speeds or in low-light settings. The GFX100 II’s phase-detection autofocus system covers close to 100% of the frame, ensuring precise subject tracking and quick, accurate focusing. This feature would be super useful when photographing concerts; there would be no more blurry shots! You can also record 4K/30p videos and utilize the F-Log recording. With its exceptional image quality, versatility, image stabilization, advanced autofocus, and video capabilities, the Fujifilm GFX100 II lets you capture stunning images with incredible detail. The GFX100 II would elevate my work and help me get better results in my future career, and I can’t wait for the day when I can afford it.
I have always loved art and creating things. As I grew up, I became obsessed with certain aspects of art that caught my attention. At one point, I was really into pen and ink art. I developed my own unique style, sold stickers on Etsy, and collaborated with RAW artists. My interest shifted to photography after years of neglecting my camera. It became my new passion, but something was different this time; I knew it was what I wanted to pursue seriously.
Attending this program has been an eye-opening experience. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I am thriving and genuinely love learning about photography and all its intricacies. Finding my style took work, but I have figured out what I want my photography to look like. By combining my love for drawing, art, colors, and aesthetics, I have been able to incorporate these elements into my photos.
One of the ways my perspective has shifted in the past few months is realizing that there is so much more to lighting, video, and photography than I ever could have imagined. It has been a lot of new information, but I have been applying everything I’ve learned and embracing the challenge. This program has been beneficial in helping me focus on one skill and refine it, which has been a personal challenge for me due to my ADHD. I have had many creative endeavors and business ideas, but now I can immerse myself in photography and develop my skills.
What sets my vision apart is the combination of my diverse artistic interests and desire to create a bright and warm new perspective on vintage visuals by mixing the aesthetics of the 60s and 70s with a modern touch, bringing a unique look to my work. This fusion of different eras and styles allows me to create images that evoke a sense of nostalgia while also feeling fresh and contemporary.
I’ve been a huge fan of house music for a while now, and one of my go-to ways of finding new artists is watching Boiler Room videos on YouTube. It’s always been my dream to work in the music industry, even if it doesn’t involve photography. I’m incredibly passionate about it, so living in London and working for Boiler Room would be a major achievement and an honor for me. The cost of living in London can vary depending on neighborhood, lifestyle, and personal preferences. The average monthly cost for a single person, including rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and entertainment, can range from £1,200 to £2,500.
Saturday 10/21/23 11:00-11:45 breakfast 11:45-12:15 Worked on post for socials 12:15-2:15 Homework 2:15-2:30 Snack 2:30-3:45 Homework 3:45-4:20 Get ready for work 4:20-4:30 Commute 4:31-9:15 Work 9:20-10:00 Ate dinner at work 10:00-10:10 Commute 10:10- 11:45 Entertainment 12:00 Bedtime
Sunday 10/22/23 11:00-12:15 Wake up/ breakfast 12:15-1:00 Homework 1:00-1:34 Set up and film for class 1:40-1:50 Commute 1:50- 2:54 Walk sisters dog 2:54- 3:30 Commute 3:30-8:00 Video editing 8:39-9:00 Snack break 9:00-12:00 Storyboard & exposure notes 12:15 – Bedtime
Monday 10/23/23 7:30-8:15 Get ready for school 8:20-9:05 Commute 9:05-10:30 Camera movement lecture 10:30-11:15 Video critique 11:15-12:00 Group project meeting 12:00-12:50 Lunch 12:50-2:00 Editing practice 2:00-4:50 Studio photoshoot 5:00-5:30 Commute 5:30-6:15 Sister hang 6:15-7:50 Dinner 7:50-8:21 Grocery shopping 8:30- 9:45 Homework 9:45-10:00 Laundry 10-11:26 Watch Twin peaks 11:30 Bedtime Tuesday 10/24/23
7:20-8:15 Get ready for school 8:15-9:00 Commute 9:00-9:45 LLC business license lecture 9:45-10 Break 10:00-11:00 Class reading, website lecture. 11:00-12:00 Lunch 12:00-2:00 Labs 2:00-2:45 Commute 3:00- 4:34 West Smith interview 4:45-6:00 Dinner 6:00-6:53 Portrait homework 6:53-8:54 Photo editing 8:54-9:30 Grocery store 9:30-10:45 Photo editing 10:45-11:38 Watch twin peaks 11:45 Bedtime Wednesday 10/25/23
7:15-8:10 Get ready for school 8:10-9:00 Commute 9:00-11:10 Class critique 11:10-11:50 Lunch 11:50-12:40 File type lecture 12:40-2:00 Photoshop into 2:00-2:20 Group project meeting 2:34-3:15 Apartment viewing 3:15-4:20 Commute 4:20-6:56 Sister hang 6:56-7:30 White balance assignment 7:30-8:45 Paper Editing 8:45-10:00 Photo editing 10:00- 11:26 Watch twin peaks 11:30 Bedtime
Thursday 10/16/23 7:15-8:10 Get ready for school 8:10-9:00 Commute to school 9:00-10:35 Class critique 10:35-10:50 Break 10:50-11:45 Lighting lecture 11:45-12:20 Lunch 12:20-1:00 Lighting demo 1:00-3:00 Group meeting 3:00-4:00 Commute 4:00-5:00 Apply for apartment 5:00-6:30 Dinner 6:30-8:00 Homework 8:00-9:30 Photo editing 9:30-10:45 Watch twin peaks 11:00 Bedtime
Jean Dawson’s music embodies an electronic fusion of alternative rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B. He constantly explores different styles and collaborates with unexpected artists. Since his music is a blend of various genres, I wanted my poster to reflect his ever-evolving style. I love how he always experiments with different sounds and collaborates with unexpected artists. While creating this poster, I listened to his music to emulate his unique and ever-changing style.
I drew inspiration from punk show flyers and wanted to incorporate a collage, handmade feel into my design. This project has also made me realize how enjoyable it is to create posters, and I hope to make more in the future.
