Photojournalism
I have always loved to take photos and document raw moments in a seemingly posed and deceiving world. Throughout my time in high school, even before I joined Arlingtonian, I have captured, collected and compiled images I’ve deemed to be “evidence of love.”
My captivation with still-frame photography as a way of freezing emotion and authentic human interaction translates directly into my work as a journalist. As a writer, I work alongside photographers and graphic artists to brainstorm visual ideas and bring them to life on the page. As an editor, I aim to encapsulate the emotion and purpose of each story in our newsmagazine through not only writing, but layout, photos and graphics.
Selected Work
Instagram Stories
As an editor (and teenager), social media is a large part of the media we consume and greatly impacts our perceptions of the world around us. Last year, Arlingtonian lacked a social media presence which I felt was an extremely wasted opportunity. Instagram serves as our primary platform for viewership and engagement beyond print. I took it upon myself to cover events leading up to homecoming as well as sporting events that were otherwise uncovered.
Sports Photography
Along with the usage of social media to display photography promoting events, I find it important that all of my work, and the work of Arlingtonian staff be as mutually beneficial as possible.
At Upper Arlington High School, we have had a recent uprise in freelancing sports photographers and videographers. However, these artists focus primarily on male athletes and boys’ teams. I have made an effort to not only present female athletes and girls’ sports in print and social media but also in on-field media presence and through images usable by players and teams.
I feel that female athletes deserve as much attention and opportunity to showcase their talents and love for sports as male athletes have always been given. As a sports manager during the 2023-2024 school year, I made it a mission to increase coverage of these athletes.
Other Work
Last year, I worked closely with our Photography Manager, Ellison Kase, to capture photos of an annual Halloween event put on by the Upper Arlington Civic Association. The Golden Bear Scare is a right of passage for all residents, and an exciting volunteer opportunity for high schoolers. These photos were taken for an investigative piece printed in November.
Highlighting Staff Skills
This year, I have worked to promote the talents of our staff through multiple mediums and positions. We now require that all photographers be in-class students to improve collaboration and communication. Staff writers are urged to utilize images from our visuals team instead of sourcing from other photographers. Writers are also encouraged to include photos, not just graphics, in their printed stories.
