WEST SIDE STORY IOWA CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
2901 MELROSE AVE.
IOWA CITY, IA 52246
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FEBRUARY 2016
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Pages 4-5: Framing Pages 6-9: Shutter speed, aperture, ISO Pages 10-11: Portraiture Pages 12-13: Lines Pages 14-15: Light Pages 16-17: Perspective Pages 18-21: Free form
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Bottom left: I was exploring the music hallway the other day, and I encountered a studio drum kit.
FRAMING
Top left: Gracie Rechkemmer ’18 takes a classic mirror selfie in the quiet library of West High.
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APERTURE Top right:This was the first time I bought a Hurt’s Donut. I thought the color of the plant in the background complemented well with the vivid color of the sprinkles. Bottom: Picture of macarons, F1.8. Bottom right: Lukas Anson ’19 attaches the treads back together to prepare the team robot for a test run.
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SHUTTER Top: A car and a bus zooms past me, as I capture this moment. Taken in Chicago, winter 2015. Top right: During Christmas time, this man plays a few joyful, familiar melodies. Bottom right: My tripod would not cooperate with me, but I attempted to take a picture of the city from my hotel room.
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PORTRAITURE Bottom: Freshman Jenna Zeng ’19 poses for a picture in the 12 degree weather, as she smiles through the pain of frostbites. Bottom right: Aria spills her snack on the floor, but eats it anyway.
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Top: It is time to cut the cake! The children can barely control their excitement.
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LINES
Top: In the Windy City, a bus passes by as the shutter opens. Right: Found this piano in the one of the music rooms in West High.
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Top: The mesmerizing sunset forced me to capture this beautiful moment. Far Right: Lauren Katz ’18 plays the piano as her fingers slide effortlessly onto the sleek keys. Right: Aria is lifted up by one of her parents’ friends and she tries to touch the balloon. The light reflects off the balloon onto her face.
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LIGHT
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PERSPECTIVE Bottom: The one-year-old Aria watches a video of herself, along with her parents and family friends. Right: The scarves of the Christkindle market in Chicago during Christmas of 2015 display its vivid colors. Bottom right: The robotics referee marks on his clipboard what the results of the round are.
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FREE FORM
Top: Baby Aria’s father successfully attempts to get Aria pumped up for her 1st birthday party. Right: Sophomore Khushi Kapoor ’18 quickly smiles for the camera as she victoriously carries her robotics team’s robot after defeating the opponents during one of their rounds.
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Top: I took this when I visited Chicago during the winter of 2015. I was trying to aim for a symmetrical point of view, while still capturing the different heights of buildings. Left: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and pop singer Demi Lovato smile and wave to the screaming audience. Right: Pop singer Demi Lovato sings a few of her songs.
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