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Breaking Barriers | Seattle Photographer

Diversity, Multimedia, My work, Other people's work, Published work, Still photography, UW Bothell, Video

I’m working with the Diversity Recruitment & Outreach team at UW Bothell again, this time to document a special project at McKnight Middle School in Renton, Washington. UW Bothell student volunteers are spending time with the middle school students each week to build leadership and communication skills as well as self and cultural awareness. The volunteers are also facilitating conversations about how McKnight Middle School can better serve these students and set them up for success in college and beyond. The middle school student group consists of mostly African American and Latino young men, which are largely underrepresented groups on college campuses. Programs like this one can hopefully change that. It really is a remarkable program.

At the end of the year we will be producing a short documentary film that explains what we were able to accomplish. In the meantime, you can watch the first video installment of a series of updates about this outreach work. I am doing some of the filming, taking photographs, and most importantly mentoring a UW Bothell senior, Amen Mengesha, who is the director of the project. He is a media production star of the future, so be sure to watch that first video installment here, or below, to see what he created. I’ve included some of my photographs from week two below.

 

 

UW Light Box Displays

Diversity, Graphic Design, My work, Other people's work, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, University of Washington

It was a great pleasure to finally see my work on the walls of Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington last week, part of a light box installation that I designed and photographed over the summer. You might have seen periodic blog posts featuring the portraits and other photos I had been working on, which are now featured in the large 3′ x 5′ light boxes in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. I shot most of the photos in the displays and designed the layout as well, which turned out to be a lot of fun. The Center approached me last spring because they were moving to a new office space and they wanted a bright, colorful, display with photos that featured a lot of natural light and outdoor scenes, while also telling the story of their programming and outstanding students. I think the project turned out amazing and I’m especially happy with the final quality of the printing. The detail and texture of a light box is really unique – something that I don’t often get to see with my photos.

New Short Film: UW Bothell Commencement 2011

Diversity, Multimedia, My work, Published work, University of Washington, UW Bothell

UW Bothell hired me to produce a short film at their commencement ceremonies again this year. For you techie types out there, I used a Canon 5D mark II on a monopod to shoot most of the footage, and my lens throughout the day was generally a Canon 24-70 f/2.8. I cut the project on Final Cut Pro 7, probably my last project on their version 7 before I switch over to using strictly Final Cut Pro X … but we’ll see.

It was a long day of filming, during which I also broadcasted the ceremony live online with the assistance of Seattle photographer Karlie Roland. I was exhausted after the long day but very happy with the results. A funny side note: I too was graduating this year with a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies, so I got to film my own ceremony. Keep an eye out for the folks who are in my graduating cohort (bonus points if you can spot them. I managed to avoid being in the film myself!).

Well, have a look at the project below!

 

UW Botanic Gardens

My work, Published work, Still photography, University of Washington

Continuing my portrait project for the University of Washington … The gardens at the Center for Urban Horticulture are quite impressive, thanks to the leadership of staff member Riz, at right, and help from volunteers like graduate student Jake, at left. As an alumnus of the University of Washington, I was a bit embarrassed to have never before set foot in the CUH or the nearby Union Bay Natural Area (both fall under the umbrella of the UW Botanic Gardens, which also includes the Washington Park Arboretum). The CUH and UBNA would both be great ways to spend an afternoon or even host a wedding or a party if you’re so inclined.

Literacy through photography

Diversity, My work, Published work, Still photography, University of Washington

With these photos I’m continuing the project of documenting UW student researchers and experiential learning for the University of Washington. This is what the Literacy Through Photography program looks like. It’s great because UW students visit a local elementary school, teach photography, and help the students develop writing skills by having them write about their photos. The young photographer-scholars also learn about ideas of self, community, communication, family and dreams.

 

Promo for Futurist Glen Hiemstra

Multimedia, My work, Published work

I recently produced a video for futurist Glen Hiemstra that explains the keynote speaking and consulting services that he provides. Glen happens to be my step father, so it was a fun shoot. I included a lot of footage of his keynote speeches while layering in some footage that I did of him explaining what he does and what futurism is all about. Have a look at the video below or visit his site to learn more.

 

See my film in theaters

Multimedia, My work, Published work, UW Bothell

No, I haven’t finished a feature film just yet, but a short film/30-second ad I produced for UW Bothell is showing in theaters from now through July 28 in the Seattle area and greater Puget Sound region. If you show up early to your movie, then you can see my work and be tempted to attend UW Bothell. Below is a list of theaters and below that you can also watch the video in case you just can’t make it out to the theater in time.

Alderwood 16 – will run through 7/28
Everett Mall Stadium 16 – will run through 7/28
Woodinville 12- will run through 7/28
Alderwood 7 Theatres-  will run through 6/2
Marysville Cinema 14 – will run through 6/2
Oak Tree 6 – will run through 6/2
Pacific Place 11- will run through 6/2
Southcenter 16 – will run through 6/2
Thornton Place – will run through 6/2

 

My work in print

My work, Published work, Still photography

This was some work I did for the Amgen Scholars program a while back, which I just had a chance to see in print for the first time in a meeting this morning. My picture is the one on the right, with the two guys. The Amgen Scholars program is pretty cool; it gives undergraduates an opportunity to work with outstanding faculty in the sciences during a summer program at one of several prestigious universities, including the University of Washington.