2025 Submissions
When Mountains Meet the Soul
My artwork stems from a deep exploration of Chinese heritage, inspired by the ancient “Shanshui” style of paintings from the Tang Dynasty.
Riding into the clouds
I took this photo at the top of hull mountain after a long 40 minute dirt bike ride.
The threat of Cacotopia
I wanted to make a statement on our current political landscape, where everything is on the brink of collapse.
Fly Up Close
I captured this photo by using a 3D-printed microscope lens and a 35mm camera.
Desolating in Serenity
Vietnam, Summer of 2024 As I stood there by the window, breathing fast from the heat and excitement of the day, I saw the balconies.
Absent Passenger
I was in Rome over the summer and passing through a tunnel when the lights were creating an interesting effect.
Facing the Infinite
These photos were taken on a little trip with my friends and were inspired by an idea that came up while my friend and I were discussing the infinite connection between humans and the vastness of nature.
Holding On
On the Nile River, this man works a long day’s job manning the lines of a tourist boat as they sail the great river.
Edge of the World (37.99° N, -125.02° W)
I took this piece for an object photography assignment in my photography class where our goal was to create interesting images out of the mundane (utensils).
Frolicking
This piece represents the childlike joy that a lot of adults lose later on in their lives, and how some of them are still able to hold onto that appreciation of life.
Golden Gate Lights
My family came to visit us from LA and as every tourist visiting San Francisco they wanted to see the Golden Gate so at night we went and luckily the Golden Gate looked awesome.
Requiem of a Piano
Starting from a random thought in my head, this project took many hours of hard work and determination to bring together.
Heart Beat
This image was created at a school dance with a mariachi band playing, this specific image is of a drum high hat.