This was taken when I was hiking a trail near College of Marin. I noticed the vast hills of trees and greenery and felt very inspired to try and capture it. I wanted to make it special though, not just take of photo of just the trees so I came back with a friend and had her stare off into the distance and appreciate the view. With her staring off into the distance I feel like it makes the scenery feel so much more important and so much more alive. It gives it a lot more meaning.

I am passionate about using visual storytelling to shed light on important societal issues. Photography as a medium possesses the power to transcend words and speak directly to the heart. Homelessness is a deeply pervasive and often misunderstood problem that affects countless individuals and families in our society. I believe that it is not only essential to capture the raw, unfiltered realities of unhoused people, including veterans and ordinary citizens, but also to challenge the stereotypes and biases that perpetuate the stigmatization of this marginalized community. This composition aims to create a bridge between the viewer and the subject. I have sought to capture the humanity, strength, and resilience of those experiencing homelessness.

This photo was taken on California and Gough St. in San Francisco, during the twice a year event, California Henge. I took advantage of this rare opportunity and captured this beautiful sunset.

This image illustrates how something so little can appear so large from various perspectives, looking at something from a fresh perspective can transform something ordinary into something quite stunning. .

I took this picture when I was in San Francisco. My process of this work was long. I first saturated the background colors to black and white and re-colored the cable car and adjusted the colors.

This picture represents most people’s weapon of choice: makeup. Makeup is the semi-invisible shield that creates a level of safety. It is used by some to cover up their insecurities and put on a mask of armor to confront the world. A face. There are many different reasons people wear makeup everyday, for example, insecurities. However, I focused on the way people hide their insecurities using it. I chose the title ”Is It Enough?” because this applies to me and to many others, you can feel like you are just your looks, and I wanted to depict that idea of self reflection and worth in my image. Some young people can try new things, like makeup. I wanted to show that through my work as one of the things that happen when a young person is finding themself. The deeper meaning to my photograph is that sometimes young or older people wearing makeup can feel little and not enough without it.

While traveling with my family, I stumbled upon this particular sunflower, which happened to be the one and only sunflower in the area. After photographing it, I brought into Adobe Photoshop to make any needed adjustments. I’m fascinated by photography that focuses on a single subject existing in open spaces, encourage viewers to stop, slow down and enjoy the small things that exist around them.

My photography class and I went on a field trip to this after school program for kids. There we spent time with them, played with them, and they showed us things that they really enjoyed doing! We gave them different types of cameras to play around and take pictures with. Some of the kids ran up to me and yelled “ take a picture of me!” this was one that I took of a little girl. She was sassy but had such great energy. In the photo she looks more innocent and shy. Photography is a great way to show different emotions and feelings. Sometimes you can't tell if someone is sad until you look at a photo.

i took this photo at a car rally I went to with my dad. I tried to capture one of my dad’s friends cars as right in the middle of a valley vineyard in calistoga as the sun was rising. It was a really cool time and place kind of thing because of the orange glow of the sun shining through the trees and vines.

In the early moring you decide to take a walk outside to a near by park, last nigh was a rain storm, so there are puddles every where, as you are walking through the empty park you accidently step into a puddle, now your socks are soaking wet.

What started as a daily exercise requirement, hourlong walks, turned into an exercise in observation. I started to take that seemed out of place, like a bright pink Welch's wrapper on the brown ground or a red juice box in the hand of my school's statue. A fever dream is characterized by being bizarre and nostalgic at the same time. When I look through these pictures, the colors are so vivid it feels like I'm waking up.

I came across this scene when I was taking a late-night walk. I noticed a man squatting and smoking on the side of a pizza place. The cold temperature and general vibe of the scene were very slow and calm. I really enjoyed the mood of the scene and I tried to capture it through a camera. I was very lucky to have noticed such an interesting scene on my walk.

I took this photo during my first and sole visit to New York City, and I was completely awestruck throughout my trip. In Times Square especially I must have looked like a deer in headlights, as the slew of supersized billboards and neon lights was overwhelming to say the least. However, surrounded by the bustling chaos of Broadway Ave, one man stood completely still in a crosswalk, calmly talking on the phone. Though the light was green and pedestrians were crossing, all gave a wide berth so as not to disturb him. It was almost surreal.

This photo is special to me because i was on my way to go back home, i noticed i saw a deer i wanted to get a photo of it. I grabbed my d3100 and i started taking photos. At first i couldn't get a good photo. I was about to give up, but out of nowhere he stood in the spot where i wanted him. So i got my camera ready i focused it perfectly and i shot the deer, it came out just the way i wanted it.

This photo was shot moments before my camera died. We were in the middle of the Quetico wilderness in Canada during a 161 mile canoe trip and I decided to flip the camera upside down for the perfect shot. The water was crystal clear and the reflection was so clear it was like looking in a mirror. No after effects or touch ups were used on this photo, as i feel the raw image exemplifies the moment the best.

This is a picture of rays of the midmorning sun breaking through the Redwood National Park canopy

The photograph captures a moment from the perspective of someone seated inside a car. The image is framed by the car window, creating a sense of proximity and closeness. The window partially reflects the exterior of the vehicle, with a semi-truck in the center of the mirror.

This photo was taken the first time I borrowed a camera from school. Of course, there were lots of trials and errors. But the prospect of creating something to be proud of overpowered the frustrations I might have had. The excitement of waiting for the shutter to click and rushing to see the photo with my loyal model, my sister, left me feeling exhilarated. Before this project and this photo shoot, tough times and inner turmoil made me withdrawn from my creativity. But this project and the sense of accomplishment it gave me truly reignited something within me. I am forever appreciative of this episode of experimentation and growth.

It is Menlo-Atherton's football senior night and the student section goes wild. Amongst the chaos of celebration, one student takes the time to feel the gravity of what is happening. It is his senior year, and he knows he may never see an event like this again, so he takes it all in, and cherishes it while he can. Those around him do not come to the realization yet, but he does.

Description: This image was taken at Ballena Bay, Alameda, during sunset. The image contains a Matson cargo ship with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco behind it. Process: I knew generally what I wanted the image to look like already, all I needed to do was just wait for the right time and lighting. That moment arose when someone walked into frame, completing the image.