Friendship! (Over a Game of Pool)

Why did you choose this story?

I chose this story because I value friendships and believe that they’re so important in the world. Everyone has a friend they can count on and have fun with. For me personally, these two people in the photos are some of the best people I know. The fact that we can gather for an hour or two to play pool during our busy week is amazing. It shows that we appreciate each other’s company. Friends are always there for you, in the good or bad times. Take care of the ones that are close to you. There’s a lot of negative energy in the world right now, so I wanted to remind everyone to appreciate the small moments with the people you love.

How do you think you did?

I think my pictures came out good for an iPhone Camera. Some photos are blurry but it gives the photo more volume. Blurry photos are kind of like drawing without the use of an eraser. The photos captures the feeling in the moment. I love taking pictures of people and capturing candid, genuine moments. I believe I captured that feeling! The laughs and concentrations during a friendly game of pool is noticeable. The friendship is pure in the first photo and last photo.

Which image do you think is the individually “best” image in your story?

The best image in my story is the one of Vanessa laughing and chalking up her pool stick. I liked that the image is blurry. It shows the depth of emotion in the moment this photo was taken. It also shows that this game is always a good time no matter the competition. What I like about this photo is how the earth tone colors of her clothes standout as the rest of the pool place.

Does your photostory contain an image that you think is not, by itself, a “great” image, but that is nonetheless important because it helps to tell your story?

I think the second photo of my friend Anfrenee could’ve been better. The lighting was not the best. It looks a bit rusty in terms of the colors around him. I took this photo right after the first one because I wanted to show how everyone was in good spirits. Both of them looked serious in the first photo, so I took a candid of him to show how dynamic he is.

What would you do different next time?

Next time I would take more action photos. I didn’t capture enough photos of them playing pool. I tried to but some looked real bad or it just didn’t fit the story. If I would like more action shots in the future then I would use a different camera. I have a digital camera with advance settings to help me capture those moments.

Are there other Photo Stories you might like to tell?

I would love to do a photo stories about families. I love community and the feeling of togetherness. That’s why I chose to do friendship because it’s special to feel that special connection with someone. With families I would love to see the different cultures and dynamics of families during dinners. Food is a staple for families, so I would capture the different styles, people, and customs during a dinner. I would chose a family from a different culture to learn about traditions, family dynamics, and love.