As many of us have probably experienced, managing our physical, as well as mental health proves to be a lengthy, continuous journey that will last us the rest of our lives. How well we manage our health will determine how long that journey is for us. We are all familiar with the standard health classes that have been part of the mandated curriculum since 5th grade, including sex ed, drug and tobacco warnings, and even full disclosure social/cyber bullying segments. However, as you get older, you will be happy to know that the information relayed in higher education health classes go beyond basic intuition and address personal health information that we can all benefit from.
PE 231 Lifetime Health and Fitness, available at the LBCC Albany Campus, is an introductory course to general health and fitness. Brad Carman, faculty member and professor in the Health Department, acknowledges Lifetime Health and Fitness, in addition to Yoga and other 1 credit activity classes, to be the most beneficial for students looking for a General Education Requirement to cross off from their checklists. Yoga teaches stress managing techniques and habits in order to promote a more relaxed state of mind. Lifetime Health and Fitness works on general aspects including stress management, spiritual awareness, and multidimensional physical health.
Richard Gibbs, Chair for the Department of Health and Human Performance, concurs that the Lifetime Health and Fitness course proves to be the most advantageous for students who want a well rounded knowledge of their personal health.
Through PE 231, Good Samaritan Hospital provides a Cholesterol/ Triglyceride/ Glucose screening test with a blood sample which is included in the cost of the credits. Carman said that these screening opportunities “give you an opportunity to see where you are” and “makes the information user friendly.” When presented with the opportunity, most students take full advantage of the tests and can influence behavior change.
Because the screening is a service that cannot be required, students have the right to refuse the blood test. Carman has seen an increase in students turning down the opportunity in his classes within the past couple years. On a financial level, the average screening at a Walk-In Clinic can cost between $50 and $100, depending on the establishment. Taking advantage of the services through the fees already in place for the class can save a few bucks as well as give you more insight into how your body is working and what you can look out for in the future.
Gibbs says “no matter your age, your health determines how productive you’ll be.” It is the departments goal to market the sports and health classes as user friendly and a promotion of active habits in order to, as said by Gibbs, “make changes in their life for the better.”
At a Glance:
What: Health Classes
Where: Linn-Benton Community College
When: Winter Term
Who: Richard Gibbs, Chair of Department of Health and Human Performance; Brad Carman, Professor in Physical Education and Health Department.
Contact: gibbsr@linnbenton.edu
Friday, January 19, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018
Week 1 Media Blog Forum
Topic 1: About Me
This is my third journalism class at LB. I started out with Photojournalism and am continuing on with the course requirements as a Journalism Major. I am more interested in this class because I would like to learn more about the process of writing stories and focus on the reporting aspect. I would like to learn about investigative reporting as I am most interested in politics and international affairs. I am drawn to the job style of getting assigned a story and having to do my own research and investigating for more information. Apart from writing, I most enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing during the winter and backpacking/hiking during the warmer seasons. My dad and I are active hikers and are currently working on accumulating segments of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Topic 2: My Three Goals
My goals for this term are to develop a different skill set that I have not been introduced yet through other writing classes. I am new to the idea of "short and easy" topics and stories. I tend to be a very wordy writer and can usually get a way with in in other forms of academic writing. However, the intentions of the stories in this class is to spread information in an entertaining way that is easy to understand as well as easy to remember. I would also like to expose myself to the possibility of "Breaking News" stories. Although the circumstances of a school paper will not likely lead to many large stories such as these, I would like to get experience writing more stories with some sort of time constraint to test my abilities and prepare me for future opportunities. The goal that will probably be the most challenging for me is to learn how to write in a neutral, fact based manor. I am usually very passionate about the topics I write about and it might be difficult for me to leave out my own opinions. The rule of adjectives with help me the most in forcing the bulk of my stories to be driven by nouns and verbs without planting biased opinions in the readers mind.
Topic 3: My First News Story
My first story revolves around the health classes that are available at LBCC and what benefits are provided to students that can assist in long term health. Could this class be advertised to the student body as more than just a General Education course? For my sources, I will be interviewing Richard Gibbs who is the Chair for the Department of Health and Human Performance and also a professor for PE 231: Lifetime Health and Fitness. I will also interview Brad Carman who is also a professor of PE 231 and has long history of teaching and studying in various health aspects including diet, nutrition, and exercise. My questions for the interview include: What benefits and tests does the class offer?, Do students effectively change their behavior after getting results from the blood tests?, How many students effectively reach their goal by the end of the term?, Do you believe this class should be encouraged for all?, How do you think the information provided sets students up for a healthy life?
This is my third journalism class at LB. I started out with Photojournalism and am continuing on with the course requirements as a Journalism Major. I am more interested in this class because I would like to learn more about the process of writing stories and focus on the reporting aspect. I would like to learn about investigative reporting as I am most interested in politics and international affairs. I am drawn to the job style of getting assigned a story and having to do my own research and investigating for more information. Apart from writing, I most enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing during the winter and backpacking/hiking during the warmer seasons. My dad and I are active hikers and are currently working on accumulating segments of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Topic 2: My Three Goals
My goals for this term are to develop a different skill set that I have not been introduced yet through other writing classes. I am new to the idea of "short and easy" topics and stories. I tend to be a very wordy writer and can usually get a way with in in other forms of academic writing. However, the intentions of the stories in this class is to spread information in an entertaining way that is easy to understand as well as easy to remember. I would also like to expose myself to the possibility of "Breaking News" stories. Although the circumstances of a school paper will not likely lead to many large stories such as these, I would like to get experience writing more stories with some sort of time constraint to test my abilities and prepare me for future opportunities. The goal that will probably be the most challenging for me is to learn how to write in a neutral, fact based manor. I am usually very passionate about the topics I write about and it might be difficult for me to leave out my own opinions. The rule of adjectives with help me the most in forcing the bulk of my stories to be driven by nouns and verbs without planting biased opinions in the readers mind.
Topic 3: My First News Story
My first story revolves around the health classes that are available at LBCC and what benefits are provided to students that can assist in long term health. Could this class be advertised to the student body as more than just a General Education course? For my sources, I will be interviewing Richard Gibbs who is the Chair for the Department of Health and Human Performance and also a professor for PE 231: Lifetime Health and Fitness. I will also interview Brad Carman who is also a professor of PE 231 and has long history of teaching and studying in various health aspects including diet, nutrition, and exercise. My questions for the interview include: What benefits and tests does the class offer?, Do students effectively change their behavior after getting results from the blood tests?, How many students effectively reach their goal by the end of the term?, Do you believe this class should be encouraged for all?, How do you think the information provided sets students up for a healthy life?
Friday, December 1, 2017
Photo Story
Kathleen Hutchinson, Director of the Pastega Lights Display, gives tour and instructions for set up to Clair Conner (from left), Kari Gottfried, Jessica Hovermale, and Kara Fightmaster. Clair and Kari are Juniors at CHS and volunteer with Key Club at local events. Jessica and Kara are Sophomores at CVHS and also volunteer with their school's Key Club. Saturday, Nov. 18.
Ari Waskin, 17 (left) and Sophia Merten, 11, work to untangle light strings at the Pastega volunteer event for the National Honors Society. Ari is a Junior at Crescent Valley High School and Sophia will be attending CVHS next fall. Saturday, Nov. 11.
Anthony Nguyen, a freshman in the Chemical Engineering program at OSU, spends hours wrapping light strings behind displays in order to give a clean, neat appearance for upcoming public. Anthony is originally from Oregon City and has loved how easy it is to get involved with public events in Corvallis. Saturday, Nov. 18.
Mike Strowbridge goes on one last walk through the display, checking lights, minutes before gates open to the public on opening night. Friday, Nov. 24.
Cars line up to enter the infamous Pastega Lights Display the Friday after Thanksgiving. The lights have been on display at the Corvallis Pepsi Plant since 1980. When the plant shut down, the Pastega family volunteered to have it moved to the Benton County Fair Grounds where it attracts thousands of cars from Thanksgiving to New Years. Friday, Nov. 24.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Week 10 Forum
Best Photojournalism-
My Goals-
My goals in this class is to get more agile with my camera skills. I want to be able to know how to take a photo that will turn out well almost every time regarding light, blurriness and saturation.
This goal took longer to accomplish than I would have originally thought. At the start of the term, I thought I was getting really good at working with my camera, however, most of my subjects and environments just so happened to be in perfect conditions for taking photos. Not to try and discredit myself totally, but most of the scenarios were lucky situations where the lighting was perfect and I didn't have to compromise my focus. It wasn't until later in the term when I started taking pictures in difficult environments with very bad lighting and lots of motion shots that I realized I wasn't as good as navigating the settings as I thought. I had to do a lot of trial and error tester shots to figure out the balance of ISO and Shutter speed to salvage a good picture when working indoors with lots of weird shadows.
I also want to learn about what kinds of photos draw people in. What content will do well in the public and what will not.
This knowledge was learned with the help of my classmates and studying The Commuter each week. I looked at other people's photos and chose the photos that drew me in the most and began to analyze why? I then tried to use these techniques on my own photos and to be a little harsher on my editing. I had to learn the difference between artistic photography and photojournalism, as well as how to determine a good photo rather than just my favorite photo. When working with the intent of journalism, I learned how important it is to have people be your subject. People like to see and read about people, connecting with their eyes and their bodies in a picture is what makes it relatable and interesting.
I intend to become more open about taking photos in public because at this time, for me, it is very uncomfortable to get into people's faces with a camera which contradicts my want to have people seeing my art.
To be completely honest, I don't know if I have truly achieved this goal. I have certainly gotten better, but I am still by no means comfortable about getting close up shots of subjects who are strangers to me. Most of the time I just had to keep reminding myself that I had to get the shot because I needed to complete the assignment. My grades were my only motivation to get the pictures I needed. I liked having photographers come in to talk because they expressed the same feelings that I had. Mark Ylen said that sometimes there is really nothing that can be done about that feeling except to ignore and remind yourself that this it is just and job and it needs to get done.
One of my favorite photos from this term was the environmental portrait I took of Andrea Mitev. I thought my composition worked really well and I was able to show a nice depth of field between my subject and the background. This project helped me solidify my knowledge of how to make the background and environment work well with the photo. Even though this assignment was a set-up, posed picture, it allowed me to create a "perfect" back drop which I would then use as a reference to look for good backgrounds in my future candid photos. This was a good assignment to allow the photo to be composed exactly how you wanted and then take what you find to be "good photos" and look for that in other situations. It also showed a very different view of what photojournalism could be rather than just breaking news. It allowed for a more in-depth caption and a story telling aspect.
My Goals-
My goals in this class is to get more agile with my camera skills. I want to be able to know how to take a photo that will turn out well almost every time regarding light, blurriness and saturation.
This goal took longer to accomplish than I would have originally thought. At the start of the term, I thought I was getting really good at working with my camera, however, most of my subjects and environments just so happened to be in perfect conditions for taking photos. Not to try and discredit myself totally, but most of the scenarios were lucky situations where the lighting was perfect and I didn't have to compromise my focus. It wasn't until later in the term when I started taking pictures in difficult environments with very bad lighting and lots of motion shots that I realized I wasn't as good as navigating the settings as I thought. I had to do a lot of trial and error tester shots to figure out the balance of ISO and Shutter speed to salvage a good picture when working indoors with lots of weird shadows.
I also want to learn about what kinds of photos draw people in. What content will do well in the public and what will not.
This knowledge was learned with the help of my classmates and studying The Commuter each week. I looked at other people's photos and chose the photos that drew me in the most and began to analyze why? I then tried to use these techniques on my own photos and to be a little harsher on my editing. I had to learn the difference between artistic photography and photojournalism, as well as how to determine a good photo rather than just my favorite photo. When working with the intent of journalism, I learned how important it is to have people be your subject. People like to see and read about people, connecting with their eyes and their bodies in a picture is what makes it relatable and interesting.
I intend to become more open about taking photos in public because at this time, for me, it is very uncomfortable to get into people's faces with a camera which contradicts my want to have people seeing my art.
To be completely honest, I don't know if I have truly achieved this goal. I have certainly gotten better, but I am still by no means comfortable about getting close up shots of subjects who are strangers to me. Most of the time I just had to keep reminding myself that I had to get the shot because I needed to complete the assignment. My grades were my only motivation to get the pictures I needed. I liked having photographers come in to talk because they expressed the same feelings that I had. Mark Ylen said that sometimes there is really nothing that can be done about that feeling except to ignore and remind yourself that this it is just and job and it needs to get done.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Lynsey Addario: "It's What I Do"
It's What I Do by Lynsey Addario
Kahido, 20, at home with her two children born of rape, in eastern Congo, 2008
"Journalist. It is who I am. It's what I do." These are the last words to Lynsey Addario's It's What I Do. This is also the answer to any problem, any conflict, any doubt about why she puts herself in tough situations to get a story. Apart from her excellent skill and technique as a camera worker, her integrity as a story reporter and a truth teller allows her to stand far from the crowd of other journalists. She chooses to tell a story from the point of view of the citizens during the complexity of active war periods. She does her best to expose the cost of war by emphasizing the effects on human life rather than the actions of soldiers.
Addario's memoir travels through her life at a heightened speed over the evolution of her Photojournalism career. She reflects on many experiences that have helped her grow. She intentionally goes after dangerous and violent situations in order to report on the very real fear that is created in the civilians that are effected. I can relate to the author's sense of duty in pursuing photojournalism in war zones. I feel even more motivated to do work that is being appreciated and making a difference. Photojournalism is a career unlike others that can give visual validation for the work you put in. That assurance of reward for your time and commitment.
One of the most memorable quotes from her story is a thought she had while in a Libyan prison after getting kidnapped. One of her colleagues had voiced that he couldn't do it anymore, could not continue to put himself in danger for a story. Addario shared her personal thoughts on the matter. Her beliefs: "That fact is that trauma and risk taking hadn't become scarier over the years; it had become more normal... The acceptance of that was a natural defense mechanism against questioning ourselves too much. Maybe the three of us didn't want to admit how sick it was that we would even contemplate continuing to cover war while we were sitting in a glorified prison cell, kidnapped in Libya."
I feel that this snippet of her thoughts during one of the most intense moments of her career accurately relayed the passion she feels for her job and how she overcome obstacles by sheer will and desire for a story. She is a journalist. It is who she is. It is what she does.
In addition to how she has grown as a person, she also includes a lot of times she has developed skills as a journalist. These skills can be transferred to many aspiring journalists and photojournalists, possibly her targeted audience. I was able to take her quality of fearlessness and apply it to my own journalism reporting. She is an exceptional example of a journalist on the extreme side of the spectrum, which gives me prospective in my own work. If she can run towards the aftermath of a bomb explosion, then I can approach a woman on the street for a name in a caption because she is in one of my photos.
Throughout her adventures, she includes excerpts of her work. They are great representations of the life stories she has reported on. My personal favorite of her works appear on Pg. 189 and Pg. 192. Addario was working on documenting the lives of women effected by the conflict in Darfur. I like how these do not show violence but rather the result of it. A symptom of a diseased world. It also shows possibilities when we are exposed to reports of post combat situations. War photographs from Afghanistan often work to keep us informed but for average citizens, there seems to be little I can do. It's one government against another and I'm just one person. But the lives she portrayed in other countries have opportunities where we can help. Aid workers and relief funds are available that can help directly. And I see more hope in these photos than others.
That is what war/conflict photojournalism can do. Give back a voice and, even more, give back hope to those who have been denied it by the force of others. I read this book under the context of a textbook but more than that, it is a story like no other. I would recommend this book to everyone because there is a lot to be learned from her experiences, not just about journalism, but about the world and its people.
Photo: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/11480087/War-photographer-Lynsey-Addario-on-tragedy-pregnancy-in-warzones-and-being-played-by-Jennifer-Lawrence.html
Lynsey Addario Website: http://www.lynseyaddario.com
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Week 8 Forum
As I get further and further into "It's What I Do," so Lynsey seems to get deeper and deeper into the sacrifices necessary for this career. She stretches her self over more strenuous situations in order to show her true skills for telling a story through the lens of a camera. Two chapters seem to really stand out throughout her journey. My favorite was Ch. 9 with a close second of Ch. 13.
Chapter 9 brings to life a real and accurate reflection of what daily life can look like for a war/conflict photographer. When she was in the Korengal Valley during active combat, they were just as much a part of the war as soldiers and were in no less danger. During the first half of the book, most of her passion allowed her to overlook the serious consequences that her job can have. She consistently had the attitude of "I have to BE THERE," "I have to GET that shot, NO MATTER WHAT." The chapter, along with the brief ch. 12, where she receives news of Tim Hetherington's death, proves to the readers and to herself that she is not invincible, and the constant conflict and violence can be quite dangerous and scarring.
One of my favorite quotes was from an email she wrote, after a set of pictures was rejected due to an integrity issue. Addario says, "We represent the New York Times. We have a responsibility to put out material we get, not cower and question ourselves and worry about military scrutiny... We owe it to the Afghans, the soldiers, everyone we spent time with and promised to show the TRUTH. Our readers deserve to see what's happening over here"(246). I thought this was a true show of self defense against the censorship of something that might make the US look bad. She felt to the fullest extent, what she had experienced in the Korengal Valley and she would not have it be for nothing.
As follows, my favorite photo from this section was the picture of Khalid, who was never included in the published New York Times, in print or online, because of too much uncertainty regarding the accuracy of the information in the caption. I completely agree with Addario. I believe that journalists are there to give voices to those who would be able to have one. If we take that away with concerns that Americans won't be seen in the best light, then we are also causing the oppression that we claim to fight against.
This chapter taught me to stay true to the journalist intent. To tell the story in raw detail, to show from all angles, good, bad, ugly, to relay events in their honest form without filtering to sell an image.
Ch. 13 was my second favorite because it also but a realistic spin on a seemingly unimaginable life of a photojournalist. Lynsey became pregnant and was brutally honest in sharing that she did not feel overwhelmed by joy as most mothers do. She was worried how it would effect her work and what it would mean for the future. However, she also went on to share that after becoming pregnant, she had experienced the heart wrenching prospective of her documentation as a mother. She felt more empathy for each subject she encountered and believed her work was better because of it.
Chapter 9 brings to life a real and accurate reflection of what daily life can look like for a war/conflict photographer. When she was in the Korengal Valley during active combat, they were just as much a part of the war as soldiers and were in no less danger. During the first half of the book, most of her passion allowed her to overlook the serious consequences that her job can have. She consistently had the attitude of "I have to BE THERE," "I have to GET that shot, NO MATTER WHAT." The chapter, along with the brief ch. 12, where she receives news of Tim Hetherington's death, proves to the readers and to herself that she is not invincible, and the constant conflict and violence can be quite dangerous and scarring.
One of my favorite quotes was from an email she wrote, after a set of pictures was rejected due to an integrity issue. Addario says, "We represent the New York Times. We have a responsibility to put out material we get, not cower and question ourselves and worry about military scrutiny... We owe it to the Afghans, the soldiers, everyone we spent time with and promised to show the TRUTH. Our readers deserve to see what's happening over here"(246). I thought this was a true show of self defense against the censorship of something that might make the US look bad. She felt to the fullest extent, what she had experienced in the Korengal Valley and she would not have it be for nothing.
As follows, my favorite photo from this section was the picture of Khalid, who was never included in the published New York Times, in print or online, because of too much uncertainty regarding the accuracy of the information in the caption. I completely agree with Addario. I believe that journalists are there to give voices to those who would be able to have one. If we take that away with concerns that Americans won't be seen in the best light, then we are also causing the oppression that we claim to fight against.
This chapter taught me to stay true to the journalist intent. To tell the story in raw detail, to show from all angles, good, bad, ugly, to relay events in their honest form without filtering to sell an image.
Ch. 13 was my second favorite because it also but a realistic spin on a seemingly unimaginable life of a photojournalist. Lynsey became pregnant and was brutally honest in sharing that she did not feel overwhelmed by joy as most mothers do. She was worried how it would effect her work and what it would mean for the future. However, she also went on to share that after becoming pregnant, she had experienced the heart wrenching prospective of her documentation as a mother. She felt more empathy for each subject she encountered and believed her work was better because of it.
Action/Sports Photos
Corvallis Spartans get ready for the first match on day two of OSAA State Championships.
Sat. Nov. 4th.
Players brace in preparation for a 4th match as team brings the game to a close, 25-22.
Hannah McAtee saves ball in game against Lebanon Warriors.
Monday, November 13, 2017
"My Hometown"
Powell's Book Store. As the largest independent retail book store in the world located in Portland, OR, it covers an entire block of the uptown Pearl District. It regularly hosts author meet and greets and other local events as well as hundreds of daily customers. Saturday Nov. 4th
(From left) Jiggity Kim, Jessie Alvarez, Matt Beattie, Brent Traut, and Sam Liu, Corporate Board Members of Pinterest, wait in line for the infamous Local Voodoo Doughnuts, serving customers since 2003. The team traveled up from the San Francisco bay area to set up a work site in Oregon. They decided to take a break and bring back a pink box filled with Portland-originated treats.
Michael Dorland poses while preparing food for customers at one of Portland's Oldest originating food trucks. Steaks Fifth Avenue, owned by Chris Schenk(not picured), has been resident of the same block since 1997. Dorland believes the business will continue to thrive in the metropolitan area that has a reputation for mass amounts of foot traffic.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Week 7 Forum
Shooting Sports:
Karl Maasdam gave a lot of great tips while explaining how he approaches shooting high action activities such as football, baseball, and other sports. One tip that I found to really useful was to try and get the eyes in the shot. Trying to get good shots of high motion moments can seem really daunting, and maybe getting a shot that's in focus at all could be considered a good shot. But a great shot has the face and eyes in the frame. It puts a personal aspect to the photo and reminds the audience that it is still just a person catching the ball and not some looming figure. That makes shooting sports seem easier because it's a good start to make sure you get what you're looking for. Start by being in front of the players, making sure that their faces and eyes are turned towards you.
Karl also talked about how that background is very important but can also be very tricky to manage. Sports are very publicized events and lots of fans show up to support. It creates a great environment but it can also cause the background to appear very cluttered and can cause the subject get lost among the mass of bystanders. He advised us to keep a very low aperture in order to create a nice depth of field that differentiates between the subject and the background more so the person in the foreground stands out more. This is also a good tip that will forces me to learn more about my camera. With the action happening so fast in sports, you need to know how to adjust with the lighting and the motion as fast because the moment will only last a second.
Action/Sports Photos:
I plan on going down to the skate park and trying to get some action shots of the skateboarders and bikers. I wanted to try something different in order to get some photos that are new and exciting for people. I will most likely go out on the weekends because that will probably be when it is most busy and I'll have more opportunities to get people in my photos. For my overall, I would like to get people waiting on the side of the ditch, watching the others. As a medium shot, I want to try and get to people in the same shot while they are both skating. I would love to get a closeup of someone doing a trick, hopefully in the air shot from down below.
Karl Maasdam gave a lot of great tips while explaining how he approaches shooting high action activities such as football, baseball, and other sports. One tip that I found to really useful was to try and get the eyes in the shot. Trying to get good shots of high motion moments can seem really daunting, and maybe getting a shot that's in focus at all could be considered a good shot. But a great shot has the face and eyes in the frame. It puts a personal aspect to the photo and reminds the audience that it is still just a person catching the ball and not some looming figure. That makes shooting sports seem easier because it's a good start to make sure you get what you're looking for. Start by being in front of the players, making sure that their faces and eyes are turned towards you.
Karl also talked about how that background is very important but can also be very tricky to manage. Sports are very publicized events and lots of fans show up to support. It creates a great environment but it can also cause the background to appear very cluttered and can cause the subject get lost among the mass of bystanders. He advised us to keep a very low aperture in order to create a nice depth of field that differentiates between the subject and the background more so the person in the foreground stands out more. This is also a good tip that will forces me to learn more about my camera. With the action happening so fast in sports, you need to know how to adjust with the lighting and the motion as fast because the moment will only last a second.
Action/Sports Photos:
I plan on going down to the skate park and trying to get some action shots of the skateboarders and bikers. I wanted to try something different in order to get some photos that are new and exciting for people. I will most likely go out on the weekends because that will probably be when it is most busy and I'll have more opportunities to get people in my photos. For my overall, I would like to get people waiting on the side of the ditch, watching the others. As a medium shot, I want to try and get to people in the same shot while they are both skating. I would love to get a closeup of someone doing a trick, hopefully in the air shot from down below.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Week 6 Forum
Hometown Photos:
I have the idea shooting for Corvallis as my hometown. However, I also have ideas for shooting Portland. I've been going up to Portland quite frequently since I was little. Weekend Soccer tournaments, Saturday Markets, last minute vacations and many other events have connected me with the city. For my Portrait, I hope to get a shot of a coffee shop or diner type barista/waitress. Usually among the vegan bistros, there is a plethora of young tattoo'd, dyed haired, hipsters that scream stereotypical Portland. I also want to try and get a portrait of a Food Truck owner maybe. It has a large culture around the downtown area and carries a lot of history for the city. As for a Landmark, I was thinking about a shot of the infamous Powell's sign. It will be a challenge for me to try and incorporate people in this photo that are slightly more prominent than the passerby down under because I would have to be a bit far in order to get the whole sign in frame. Lastly, my news feature would be of park walkers near the river front. There is usually a large amount of people spending time there which will give me lots of opportunities to get a good photo.
Photo Story Ideas:
My first story idea, I have already set in motion. I have decided to document the set up of the Pastega Light Displays- historically known by locals as "The Pepsi Lights." I have gotten in touch with the head organizer, Kathleen Hutchinson about getting access to volunteer events for the set ups of the displays. The process ranges from November 3rd- the first volunteer meeting, where families are assigned a display to refurbish- until November 24th- the opening night for the light display hosted at the Benton County Fairgrounds. I plan on attending sessions and photographing the process from the organizing, the preparation, the set up, and finally opening night, where the public will be allowed to in for viewing.
If for some reason, my idea doesn't work out, I also have the idea of shooting a behind the scenes story of the owner of Benny's Doughnuts. The owner, a corvallis local, just recently opened up an independent business. I would like to see how he is handling his new role as an entrepreneur and how the business has progressed since opening.
I have the idea shooting for Corvallis as my hometown. However, I also have ideas for shooting Portland. I've been going up to Portland quite frequently since I was little. Weekend Soccer tournaments, Saturday Markets, last minute vacations and many other events have connected me with the city. For my Portrait, I hope to get a shot of a coffee shop or diner type barista/waitress. Usually among the vegan bistros, there is a plethora of young tattoo'd, dyed haired, hipsters that scream stereotypical Portland. I also want to try and get a portrait of a Food Truck owner maybe. It has a large culture around the downtown area and carries a lot of history for the city. As for a Landmark, I was thinking about a shot of the infamous Powell's sign. It will be a challenge for me to try and incorporate people in this photo that are slightly more prominent than the passerby down under because I would have to be a bit far in order to get the whole sign in frame. Lastly, my news feature would be of park walkers near the river front. There is usually a large amount of people spending time there which will give me lots of opportunities to get a good photo.
Photo Story Ideas:
My first story idea, I have already set in motion. I have decided to document the set up of the Pastega Light Displays- historically known by locals as "The Pepsi Lights." I have gotten in touch with the head organizer, Kathleen Hutchinson about getting access to volunteer events for the set ups of the displays. The process ranges from November 3rd- the first volunteer meeting, where families are assigned a display to refurbish- until November 24th- the opening night for the light display hosted at the Benton County Fairgrounds. I plan on attending sessions and photographing the process from the organizing, the preparation, the set up, and finally opening night, where the public will be allowed to in for viewing.
If for some reason, my idea doesn't work out, I also have the idea of shooting a behind the scenes story of the owner of Benny's Doughnuts. The owner, a corvallis local, just recently opened up an independent business. I would like to see how he is handling his new role as an entrepreneur and how the business has progressed since opening.
Friday, November 3, 2017
Free Shoot
Annie Mitev, a senior in OSU's graphic design program, works on portfolio drawings in the MU lounge Mon. Nov. 20.
Annie has been working on her art skills since she was a kid. When she began college, she dedicated herself to a concentration of drawing and painting and hopes to use her skills to become a graphic designer.
Annie specializes in portraits of women but likes to capture anything that is beautiful and interesting in her eyes.
Annie's work can be found posted around town in various business. Her work is on display at the Beanery in downtown Corvallis and well as the Majestic Theatre.
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