In my Photography class, I honed my skills in various photographic techniques, including motion blur, the effective use of both flash and natural light, and advanced compositional principles.
My coursework included four major projects:
Portraiture: A series of compelling portraits capturing the unique personalities of my subjects.
Photojournalism:
Sports Photography: Capturing the dynamic action and emotion of the University of Iowa Swim and Dive team at the Hawkeye Invitational Swim Meet.
Event Photography: Documenting the vibrant energy and diverse activities at UI Day of Play.
Character Profile: A visually rich and insightful portrait of local hairdresser Angie Saladino.
Swimmers participating in the 200-meter freestyle relay dive into the water at the Hawkeye Invitational Swim Meet on Nov. 21 2024 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness center in Iowa City, IA. (SJMC/ Sierra Christensen
University of Iowa’s Madison Stone (left) prepares to dive in to swim the 200-meter Freestyle preliminary, at the Hawkeye Invitational Swim Meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Iowa City, IA on Nov. 22 2024. (SJMC/ Sierra Christensen)
University of Iowa’s Rachel Dildine (left) flies through the pool during the 100- meter Butterfly preliminary where she swims her personal best with a time of 55.20 and places fourth. In Iowa City, IA at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Nov. 22 2024 during the Hawkeye Invitational Swim Meet. (SJMC/Sierra Christensen)
Ryan, 8 of Iowa City, holds her paper crown to her head during the UI Day of Play event at the Mercer Aquatic Center, Iowa City, IA Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. At this craft table paper plate popsicle crafts and hers has been glued together by a University of Iowa Therapeutic Recreation student Jada Golden-Smith. (SJMC/ Sierra Christensen)
A craft table at the UI Day of Play event hosted by Iowa City Parks and Recreation and the University of Iowa Therapeutic Recreation Department held at the Mercer Aquatic Center in Iowa City, IA on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.This craft table offered activities like paper crown making and scooter board racing involving pool noodles and a dragon stuffed animal. (SJMC/ Sierra Christensen)
Nile, 7 of Iowa City, holds his paper airplane while running in the Scanlon Gym during the UI Day of Play event at Mercer Aquatic Center, Iowa City, IA Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Nile runs back to the start of the station to throw his airplane again. (SJMC/ Sierra Christensen)
Angie Saladino with her client Sharen Lyons at her new, smaller, Hair Salon, Simplicity Salon after moving to a smaller studio space after having issues with her landlord and been on a waiting list for over a year. In Davenport, IA on Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024. (SJMC/ Sierra Christensen)
Expert Hairdresser, Angie Saladino, trims her client Sharen Lyons’ hair in her new location. At Simplicity Salon in Davenport, IA on Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024. (SJMC/ Sierra Christensen)
