Quinn Rudnick Photography Portfolio
My name is Quinn Rudnick (he/him), and I am a rising junior and student journalist at Cherry Creek High School. Thank you for viewing my 2023 Photographer of the Year portfolio for the National Scholastic Press Assosciation. I've submitted five photos from the 2022-2023 school year, each of which represent a deep sense of pride for myself as well as my range as a photographer.
I am currently the Junior Editor-in-Chief for Cherry Creek high school's news publication, the Union Street Journal. My profile is linked here. Leaving high school, I intend to pursue a dual major in Political Science and International Policy, and go into political journalism as a career.
I've been on staff at he Union Street Journal for two years now, and I can't imagine doing anything differently. My experience with this staff has taught me so much, from how to take photos, how to set up an interesting shot, how to build a portfolio, and how to build up relationships, both professional and personal. When I first started here, I didn't know how to format a story, much less work a camera. But I began to pick up stories, and start attending events to cover. I found opportunities to start taking photos through the articles I've been writing, and I've grown into someone who feels confident in a field full of other photographers. I've learned so much, yet there's always more to learn. I'm so thankful to the staff I work with for providing me with these opportunities.
In addition to photography, over the last two years I have been published in Best of SNO three times. During the 2021-2022 school year I have been awarded: First Place Lifestyle News Feature, First Place Breaking News, Third Place Critical Review, and Honorable Mention for Photo Essay from the Colorado Student Media Assosciation. I was also awarded First Place Breaking News, Second Place Photo Slideshow, and Certificate of Merit for Single Spot News Feature (see featured image) from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. I have also been awarded an Honorable Mention for Best Staff Editorial from the National Student Press Association.
During the 2022-2023 school year I was awarded First Place Sports Action and Caption (see featured image,) Second Place Single Page Design, and Second Place Photo Essay from the Colorado Student Media Assosciation.