Quinn Rudnick Photography Portfolio

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.