Taking portrait photos of my friends required me to become more creative with both poses and camera angles in order to make each picture feel unique and interesting. Experimenting with different perspectives, lighting, and expressions helped me better understand how photography can capture personality and emotion. Although it took creativity and patience, it was fun working with my friends and seeing how each photo turned out differently.

Taking pictures of the plants around the school gave me a completely new perspective on the school campus. I began to notice details and areas of beauty that I would normally overlook during a regular school day. Since the photos were taken during the winter, I had to become more creative with the plants and scenery I chose, focusing on lighting, angles, and the flowers that still stood out despite the season.

At Jurupa Valley High School, education is more than academics, it is a place where students grow through creativity, ambition, and community. Our campus encourages students to pursue excellence while building meaningful connections and preparing for their future beyond high school. “Education With Beauty” reflects both the welcoming environment of our school and the pride students carry throughout their journey.

Joey floating captured by Jonathan Hernandez ISO 800 f 5.0 1/1000 The equipment I used while shooting these photos included a Cannon T7...

The first photo on the left was taken some time before Christmas. I shot this photo at Rancho Cucamonga High School. I took the photo as...

As we enter the holiday season, I want to take a moment to be thankful that I have the most amazing family that support each other if one...

The 3 camera settings that comprise the Exposure Triangle are Aperture , Shutter Speed , and ISO . On the back monitor of our Canon DSLR...

Needs to be reshot: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5842d_8dc89b02009249c282ac29db02126e27~mv2.jpg : This photo uses forced...

Does blue mean anything to you? Blue often symbolizes calm, stability, and serenity. It's a color associated with the sky and sea,...

We selected a toy and positioned it in closer alignment to the camera for this project. Next, we had our classmates stand far away so...

My name is Jonathan Hernandez and this is my first draft.