Concluding & Reminiscing

The Hoops game between UF and Florida Gulf Coast marked my last assignment for the Independent Florida Alligator. What is even more memorable about the game was the basketball that hit me in the head. Not only did it hurt (slightly) when it hit me, but I knew all of the photographers across the court saw me. Yeah, embarrassing. I am okay with it now, after all, it is a great icebreaker I can use later in life, right?











As I close this chapter in my life, I do have to thank a few people here who helped me grow as a photojournalist. Thanks to:

Charles Roop, who gave me my first assignment for the Alligator and helped me grow along the way.

Andrew Stanfill, who gave me my first sports assignment for the Alligator and helped train me to be photo editor for the summer.

Sarah Hsu, who helped me over the summer as the staff photographer and displayed an ongoing dedication toward each assignment she received regardless of its appeal.

Harrison Diamond, who helped me grow as a sports photographer by helping me understand my equipment better and loaning me his 400mm lens for one of the football games.

Ronald Dupont Jr., who hired me as an intern at the High Springs Herald and gave helpful advice for each of my assignments.

All of the teachers I've had: Freeman, Kaplan and Kratzer, whose guidance helped me become a well-rounded photographer in many aspects. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

The most important thanks goes to JESUS, who gave me the passion for photography, led me to one of the best photojournalism schools in the country, and showed me that I am meant to do this because if I was not, I would not be here today. THANKS!!!