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2019 People Section Sidebar: This was my first time designing anything. I had to learn to interview people who I didn't know well, and know what makes good interview questions, while also working with another partner managing the different pieces of work to finish the assignment on time. This was a learning experience for me but if I were to change something, it's possible I could've spent more time interviewing my interviewee.
2019 FACS Spread: For this piece of work I was feeling the pressure of making deadlines and managing work with a partner, while still learning basic elements of design. This was when I really started to understand my responsibility on staff and really viewing my role as a job. I think this was essential in building my skills as a leader. If I were to change anything about this spread it would simply be that I wish I was more efficient with my work I feel it would've produced a higher quality story, although I am proud of this piece.
2019 Title Page Dominant Photo: I was asked to take a photo that shows the school sign for the title page. I pitched out the idea of a long exposure to dig in to the "unexpected" part of our theme statement, this helped me learn not only the importance of photo storytelling and how powerful images are in journalism and just in general. I took time to get this photo right with the long exposure being just right. I felt I've grown as a photographer since I took the photo, I feel if I was a little more patient spending an extra 10 15 minutes on the composition and getting the shot exactly as I envisioned it would have been perfect. However I believe you will find flaws in any photo no matter what way you look at it. Flaws are natural.
2020 Opening/Opening Copy: This was the first spread I worked on solely as editor in chief. I feel it shows my capacity to both design and write well. This was one of the first steps in building the voice of our book and I wouldn't have changed a thing.
Dominant Academic Spread Photo: I think this photo shows my growth as a photographer. I really started digging into the idea of telling stories through images. In this photo I wanted to show a unique angle of a team- building activity that brings the viewer into the scene. The best photos are the ones that make you ask questions. If I could get a redo on this photo, I think I would back up and compose this shot slightly different. None the less I feel I succeeded when taking this shot.
Opening Dominant Photo: Once again looking at my growth as a photographer even though 9 out of every ten photos I take won't turn out. I started thinking more about how to tell the story of a school spirit rally. I thought the best way to do that was to get reaction shots. I remember hearing my advisor say, "When in doubt, get a football player crying." I wouldn't change anything about this photo.
COVID19 Supplement Opening Copy: In the Spring season, working on the supplement was a challenge. I think this copy shows my growth as a journalistic writer at the end of the year. I feel this also is a great example of my work ethic and flexibility. It's obvious that we didn't plan for a global pandemic in our yearbook ladder. None the less, I am very proud of how this opening copy and the supplement as a whole turned out.
COVID19 National Story Spread: I worked on this spread heavily with one of my co-editors. Working in the midst of a pandemic was a challenge. Not being able to get student quotes easily and telling a story about this event while still trying to make sense of it ourselves was difficult in itself. In the supplement we decided to minimize our dominant photo to give space for more smaller photos built into one package. This was different from a typical dominant, secondary tertiary, type of coverage. I wouldn't change anything about this spread. I feel we did the story justice.
2020 Colophon: I really enjoyed working on the colophon. It was a little bit nerve racking seeing everything fall together and not having any more spreads to work on. Working on the colophon really let me see how much work went into this amazing book of which I couldn't be more proud. It also gave me the opportunity to give out a much deserved word of thanks to those who helped make this yearbook possible. I wouldn't change a thing. I include this piece because it was an important moment in my year on staff and I enjoyed designing it.
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