New Beginnings Photo Essay
They say that a picture’s worth a hundred words… that is certainly the case when it comes to student opinion regarding the print edition of the Imua. We always include at least one photo essay per print issue, and it’s always popular amongst the students. Everyone wants a chance to be featured or see their friends in print, so these photo essays play a vital role in showcasing the ‘Iolani community. For the above photo essay, Makai and I took pictures of dorm students, athletes, musicians, STEM-students, and lower schoolers to provide an accurate shot of what students are looking forward to in the new year.
Link to Photo Essay: https://ee3.cld.bz/Iolani/ImuaFall2021/12/ |
LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade
On Oct. 15, ‘Iolani GSA Club gathered at Magic Island to march in the Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival. After watching a short film on the Origins of Pride, the GSA members put on their most colorful outfits and celebrated being “Rooted in Pride” for their first non- virtual event since 2019.
While I was planning on attending and participating in the Honolulu Pride Parade as part of my school's GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) pride float, the club officers reached out to me to ask if I'd provide coverage of the event. I was more than happy to, and several of the pictures were sent out to the entire school via the Headmaster's Weekly Newsletter. I was proud to spread awareness about the parade and its participants, as I believe that providing accurate representation of the queer community is vital, especially in high school where many students are exploring their sexuality and gender identity for the first time. While working to publish this piece, I had to be balance respecting the privacy of participants and
While I was planning on attending and participating in the Honolulu Pride Parade as part of my school's GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) pride float, the club officers reached out to me to ask if I'd provide coverage of the event. I was more than happy to, and several of the pictures were sent out to the entire school via the Headmaster's Weekly Newsletter. I was proud to spread awareness about the parade and its participants, as I believe that providing accurate representation of the queer community is vital, especially in high school where many students are exploring their sexuality and gender identity for the first time. While working to publish this piece, I had to be balance respecting the privacy of participants and
Rally for Ukraine
It was a somber day at the Hawai’i State Capital, as Ukrainian supporters gathered in solidarity to present a “365 Days of War” photo display, as Feb. 24, 2023 marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The attendees, over 100 in number, sang the Ukrainian national anthem to inspire continued resilience and courage. Speeches were given, and the crowd’s support reverberated throughout the capital, with many shouting “Slava Ukraini!” or “Glory to Ukraine!” to show their support for the Ukrainian resistance. A moment of silence was held to honor the many who have fallen.
I created this photo essay and video to document the historic gathering of ‘Iolani students, activists, and Ukrainian supporters meeting together to make a statement. This photo essay embodies everything I love about photography and visual storytelling. When words aren’t enough and statistics only tell half the story, a great picture can spur people to action. Even if you didn’t attend the rally, the messages of freedom-fighting and resistance can be seen in the faces and signs of Ukrainian-supporters. I made sure that our online and social media sites had reporters cover the rally and I encouraged Sophie, one of our first-year journalists, to write a journalistic narrative piece documenting the the stories of Ukrainian dorm-students who had been personally affected by the war.
I created this photo essay and video to document the historic gathering of ‘Iolani students, activists, and Ukrainian supporters meeting together to make a statement. This photo essay embodies everything I love about photography and visual storytelling. When words aren’t enough and statistics only tell half the story, a great picture can spur people to action. Even if you didn’t attend the rally, the messages of freedom-fighting and resistance can be seen in the faces and signs of Ukrainian-supporters. I made sure that our online and social media sites had reporters cover the rally and I encouraged Sophie, one of our first-year journalists, to write a journalistic narrative piece documenting the the stories of Ukrainian dorm-students who had been personally affected by the war.