Nostalgia
nos·tal·gia
noun
noun
- a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
This photo collection is composed of four different locations that make me feel "nostalgic" over a period of four years being in high school, as well as being an adolescent . Within these four locations I chose three photos (with the exception of one location having four photos) that best describes that place. As well as which ones I resinate with the most. I also wanted to create some emotion by writing down some key thoughts/ideas I felt while being in these specific places. For example, The food cart collection, I photographed my favorite places to grab a bite. Then wrote down some key feelings and/or memories of being there. Senior year has been full of "nostalgic" moments, so what a better way than to document that in this photo project. I hope to inspire others on their own nostalgic moments, or whatever else gets you reminiscing.
Skidmore Bluffs (North Portland)
- Peaceful atmosphere
- Reminds me of Sophomore year
- Picnics
- Refreshing
- Bike rides
- Living in N. Portland
- Summertime
Mt Tabor (SE Portland)
- Meditation walks
- Working out
- View of Hawthorne street
- Peaceful atmosphere/ breathing in the fresh air
- Moving to SE for the first time
- Junior year
Food Carts on 28th Pl. and Division (SE Portland)
- Being introduced to "Veganism"
- Hungry
- Family & Friends
- Delicious food
- Moving to SE and attending Cleveland High School
Portland Memory Garden (SE Portland)
- Enjoying the sunshine
- Picnics
- Stress free/ meditation
- Nature walks
- Observing all the flowers & plants/ Bird chirps
- Senior year coming to an end
The Andrew's - Audio Interview
The Andrew's - A storytelling interview
www.soundtrap.com/play/5tA_4ARRTrqlqSbJeIMsHQ/passion-project-interview-the-andrews/
www.soundtrap.com/play/5tA_4ARRTrqlqSbJeIMsHQ/passion-project-interview-the-andrews/
Irene and Jim Andrew tell the story of how they met and fell in love over 40 years ago.
Humans from Different Continents
As I took on this project, my primary focus was to capture photos of complete strangers. I made this project more complex by including people from Kenya, Africa, when I visited last September. This project helped me build my confidence to talk and confront strangers which isn't always easy. My project includes eight pictures in all, four African citizens and four Portlanders. My photo collection captures the beauty of humans, no mater your race, size, or gender. We all beautiful people coexisting on one planet.
Descriptions (in order starting from left to right)
1. Young women with her baby walking down the side of a highway. Has no money for a bus ride, so she walks everywhere she goes. Kenya, Africa
2. Young Asian couple, mid 20s. Not originally from Portland, but they moved here recently and love the city. NW Portland
3. Young boy finishing his lunch and wiping his hands off. He has to wait in a huge line everyday in order to get lunch. Lives in a slum close by to where this picture was taken. Eldoret, Kenya
4. Man in mid 30s. Walking down 23rd by himself enjoying the snow. NW Portland
5. Middle school aged girl in her school uniform. Taken right outside of Eldoret at her school during lunch. Eldoret, Kenya
6. Young girl, enjoying her ice cream from Salt & Straw in the snow. She's showing her Portland spirt with her Portland gear hat. NW Portland
7. Two year old boy, can barely even talk. He's unbuttoning his pants because he has to go the bathroom. Eldoret, Kenya
8. Six year old girl. Out to eat with her mom and sister. NW Portland
1. Young women with her baby walking down the side of a highway. Has no money for a bus ride, so she walks everywhere she goes. Kenya, Africa
2. Young Asian couple, mid 20s. Not originally from Portland, but they moved here recently and love the city. NW Portland
3. Young boy finishing his lunch and wiping his hands off. He has to wait in a huge line everyday in order to get lunch. Lives in a slum close by to where this picture was taken. Eldoret, Kenya
4. Man in mid 30s. Walking down 23rd by himself enjoying the snow. NW Portland
5. Middle school aged girl in her school uniform. Taken right outside of Eldoret at her school during lunch. Eldoret, Kenya
6. Young girl, enjoying her ice cream from Salt & Straw in the snow. She's showing her Portland spirt with her Portland gear hat. NW Portland
7. Two year old boy, can barely even talk. He's unbuttoning his pants because he has to go the bathroom. Eldoret, Kenya
8. Six year old girl. Out to eat with her mom and sister. NW Portland
Conclusions
The first thing I noticed was how differently the people from Portland acted than the people from Africa when I asked to take their pictures. The Africans were confused as to what I was doing when I pulled my camera out. Many of them looked at me with a confused look rather than smiling at the camera. The communication differences also made it difficult. Whereas in Portland, it was easier to communicate with everyone with what I was doing. Also everyone knew what a camera was and automatically smiled or posed for the camera. Your able to tell that from the photos, the shots from Africa seem to be more "caught off guard" than the pictures taken in Portland. This makes complete sense, because of the cultural differences. I'm glad that I got to convey that in this project, each picture speaks for themselves.
I also noticed that it was very difficult to find people of color in Portland. I've always been aware of race and ethnicity here in Portland, but this project brought it to a whole new level. There could be a number of factors for this reason, specifically where I was. Considering I was in NW Portland which is home to some of the wealthiest here in Portland, it makes perfect sense. It would of been a better idea to expand locations and go to different parts of Portland. The Asian couple were the only people of color I saw in that specific area. It's an interesting contrast to see because in Africa, a white man would be considered "foreign".
Overall, children were more likely to agree to taking a picture than adults. This could be because, a lot of the adults I did ask were with their kids, and they rather have their children participate. Or because as we grow up, we tend to be very harsh on the way we look and become camera shy. A lot of the older people I asked, suddenly became very shy and awkward in front of the camera or barely even smiled. Whereas the children became very excited and put on their biggest smiles for the camera. Everyone who participated were over all very happy individuals, and no one person had negative reaction. A lot of the time people associate undeveloped countries with sadness and hopelessness, but from my project you can tell that's not the case. We might come from different backgrounds, live in different places, or look different but we are all human and that's one thing we can relate to each other about.
The first thing I noticed was how differently the people from Portland acted than the people from Africa when I asked to take their pictures. The Africans were confused as to what I was doing when I pulled my camera out. Many of them looked at me with a confused look rather than smiling at the camera. The communication differences also made it difficult. Whereas in Portland, it was easier to communicate with everyone with what I was doing. Also everyone knew what a camera was and automatically smiled or posed for the camera. Your able to tell that from the photos, the shots from Africa seem to be more "caught off guard" than the pictures taken in Portland. This makes complete sense, because of the cultural differences. I'm glad that I got to convey that in this project, each picture speaks for themselves.
I also noticed that it was very difficult to find people of color in Portland. I've always been aware of race and ethnicity here in Portland, but this project brought it to a whole new level. There could be a number of factors for this reason, specifically where I was. Considering I was in NW Portland which is home to some of the wealthiest here in Portland, it makes perfect sense. It would of been a better idea to expand locations and go to different parts of Portland. The Asian couple were the only people of color I saw in that specific area. It's an interesting contrast to see because in Africa, a white man would be considered "foreign".
Overall, children were more likely to agree to taking a picture than adults. This could be because, a lot of the adults I did ask were with their kids, and they rather have their children participate. Or because as we grow up, we tend to be very harsh on the way we look and become camera shy. A lot of the older people I asked, suddenly became very shy and awkward in front of the camera or barely even smiled. Whereas the children became very excited and put on their biggest smiles for the camera. Everyone who participated were over all very happy individuals, and no one person had negative reaction. A lot of the time people associate undeveloped countries with sadness and hopelessness, but from my project you can tell that's not the case. We might come from different backgrounds, live in different places, or look different but we are all human and that's one thing we can relate to each other about.
Rural vs. Urban
Africa to London
My passion project was created around my trip that I was fortunate enough to take on the 20th of September through the 1st of October. I foucused on the wildlife on the Masai Mara that Kenya, Africa is known for, which is presented in the first section of the slide show. While in London, England I foucused on the key landmarks London is known to have. Which is presented in the second half of the slide show. Putting them together gives it an interesting contrast of two completely different parts of world. It also shows my timeline of events, considering that all photos are in exact order of when they were taken. It was interesting to go from a place where there we're not many people, buildings or cars to a huge city with everything going at a much faster pace. Peacefulness and serenity to upbeat and chaos.
My passion project was created around my trip that I was fortunate enough to take on the 20th of September through the 1st of October. I foucused on the wildlife on the Masai Mara that Kenya, Africa is known for, which is presented in the first section of the slide show. While in London, England I foucused on the key landmarks London is known to have. Which is presented in the second half of the slide show. Putting them together gives it an interesting contrast of two completely different parts of world. It also shows my timeline of events, considering that all photos are in exact order of when they were taken. It was interesting to go from a place where there we're not many people, buildings or cars to a huge city with everything going at a much faster pace. Peacefulness and serenity to upbeat and chaos.