Essie Ramirez is a Cinematography major at Arts High School in Newark, NJ, graduating in 2027. 

Alongside cinematography, Essie is passionate about software engineering, photography, and coding. During his freshman year, he initially joined Arts High School as an instrumental music major, but after realizing that his passion was elsewhere, he transitioned into cinematography. Since then, Essie has continued to explore and develop his skills, learning more about the world through the lens of a camera. He especially enjoys photography and strives to be the photographer his friends can rely on whenever they need someone to capture meaningful moments. As he continues his education and creative journey, Essie hopes to expand his experience, develop his artistic style, and pursue opportunities that allow him to combine his interests in technology and visual storytelling.