1. Shoot without an agenda
2. Do something creative (that’s not photography)
3. Complete a self-challenge
4. Work on editing skills
5. Look at work from your favorite photographers

I would use these tips together or separately to accomplish a successful photo session and outdo my work.

“What a Roller Coaster” is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama set against the vibrant backdrop of Universal Studios. The film shows the life of Yuli, a spirited young girl whose journey mirrors the exciting highs and sad lows with the love of universal studios.

Her childhood is filled with the magic and excitement of universal studios, but also the challenges of a family who is broken.  From an early age, Yuli learns to navigate life’s unpredictability, much like the roller coasters she loves to watch.

As she enters her teenage years, She faces a series of personal trials. Her father’s unexpected adultery puts family down low, forcing Yuli to take on her emotions towards his actions. Despite these hardships, she finds comfort in her passion for organizing and dreams of becoming a real estate agent.

The narrative unfolds as Yuli befriends Jareth, a charismatic aspiring friend who shares her love for businesses. Together, they begin a creative project to capture the essence of businesses through their eyes. This becomes a metaphor for Yuli’s own life—a roller coaster of emotions, challenges, and victories.

Throughout the film, Yuli’s optimism shines as she learns to embrace both the ups and downs. Her journey is a testimony to the power of dreams and the importance of friendship and family support. In a touching peak, Yuli’s short film is showcased at a local festival, symbolizing her growth and newfound confidence.

“What a Roller Coaster” is a charming story that celebrates the beauty of life’s unpredictable ride, set in the enchanting world of Universal Studios.

Dear next year’s photo students, 

First and foremost, trust me, if you have any doubts about being in photo 1 and are a little scared, do not worry about it. You’ll be OKAY!!  This class is not meant to put any pressure on you whatsoever; It’s a fun class where you will flourish your imagination and obviously your photography skills. Mrs. Cauchon is the most sweetest person ever, she will easily win your heart and become your favorite teacher. The most important thing to always remember is to not talk when she’s talking, PLEASE!!! Have respect towards her and she will respect you.  

Some things I liked about the class were the assignments Mrs. Cauchon would give us because they would be creative and each week, we would learn something new, or a different style of photography and how our assignments were submitted through our blogs. I had never in my life heard of a blogsite used for school purposes and in my opinion it’s a fun way to get your assignments done and, in a way, it motivates me to want to do them. Towards the end of the first semester, Mrs. Cauchon had us do portfolios on a different app and I loved doing my portfolio because it brought together all of the pictures I took through the semester in one slide show, and it was so pretty. I didn’t really dislike anything about the class other than the fact that it was a class mixed of different grades and at the beginning of the year I didn’t really know anyone, but in the end, I enjoyed meeting new people and expanding my acquaintances. 

I’m an honors student and this class was manageable to keep up with. Mrs. Cauchon gives plenty of time to do the assignments and is always there when you need any help. There’s really no excuse to not get the assignments done because even if you don’t do them, there’s extra credit opportunities that she offers, and you can always submit the assignment late. Time flies, so enjoy the class. Always use your best imagination skills and have fun with the assignments.  

~Yuli  

This image by Emily Blincoe caught my eye because it doesn’t only have one theme in the photo; it has greens, it has fruit, it has different colors. It is different and makes a statement because things can still meticulously go together without being under one specific category. 

The picture is a mix of crazy ideas that make one think about life, change and how we see things differently. It’s meant to be weird and fun, letting people come up with their own meanings!