YC #4

For this last assignment, it was kind of all over the place. I used window light to make tangerines look delicious, attempting to place them in different angles. Originally I was going to try and create a portable box studio, but I got too busy for that and did not have the supplies at hand. Secondly, I took my camera to work with me one morning and took photos of the espresso machine and other coffee supplies we go through on a regular basis. Plus, who doesn’t love the aesthetics of espresso being pulled and steam from the wand blowing in the background? I also took a couple more photos of animals outside since it challenges me to improve on nature photography. My favorite thus far for this assignment is photos I took at a giant junkyard near my house.

Biggby Coffee

Animals

Swain’s Junkyard

Video #3 and #4

Everyone always wants to know more about twins, because they are just so fascinating to learn about. I wanted to create a video based on these typical asked questions just to get it out of the way. It was way too much fun creating this, considering I video recorded a Zoom call I made at the beginning of the global pandemic with my twin sister to show the distance it brought us. My goal was to showcase how humorous and weird Hannah and I really are and explain to others what makes us different individuals as well.

YC #3

For my first part of assignment 3, I chose to continue with shooting photo’s of more animal wildlife, since the 6-feet apart thing doe not apply as much when it comes to animals.. Plus when going for walks, I came across a lot of cute squirrels. The photo of the deer was actually taken during the JRN 521 Zoom call last Monday! There were 5 of them just chilling in our backyard.

The second portion of YC 3 is a compilation of what life has been like during this quarantine season. I wanted to capture the feeling of “emptiness” and “abandonment” to the city of Mount Pleasant.

A chipmunk peeps over a rock in Nelson Park, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on April 3, 2020.
A squirrel lays on a branch in Nelson Park, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on April 3, 2020.
A deer peers over after eating grass in Williamsburg, Mich. on April 7, 2020.
Another deer looks over in Williamsburg, Mich. on April 7, 2020.

“Corona Effect”

Emptied Corona can is left on the train tracks in Mount Pleasant, Mich. on March 30, 2020.
A dog walks the railroads near Nelson Park on April 3, 2020.
Empty train track overlooking Mount Pleasant on March 30, 2020.
X’s are marked inside stores to mandate 6-feet apart during the Corona outbreak in Menards, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on March 30, 2020.
The playground in Island Park is desolate during a gloomy day in Mount Pleasant on March 30, 2020.
Biggby Coffee barista, Becca Steelman sweeps while working alone during their drive through only operation on March 30, 2020.
Barbed wire and dark clouds line the sky in Mount Pleasant on March 30, 2020.

Body Scale

The Inbody Scanner, located in the Healthy Weight Center in Traverse City, Michigan is a tool available to help people see their overall body composition.

A couple of these important numbers found in the scanner test included:

Body fat mass and percentage, visceral fat level, skeletal muscle mass, total body water, body mass index, lean mass distribution, and basal metabolic rate.

Weight management coordinator and exercise specialist, Ben Watson creates exercise programs for clients who he does personal training with and helps to create from-home routines for his clients.
He also works along side a dietitian, to sell supplements for clients who do the total-meal replacement, partial-meal replacements or educating a grocery plan.

The purpose for the Inbody scanner is to allow for quick and easy access to help guide your weight loss and/or fitness goals.

Return 3-6 months later to see how much you have improved and to establish a new set of goals.

How it went: I was lucky enough to be able to get access to the Munson Hospital, before the whole Corona Virus broke out. The hardest part was not being able to get any patients in the video clips. Ben was a natural when it came to getting the interview with plenty of details on the body scale program and how things worked in the Weight Center.

JRN 521 YC 2

For your choice assignment #2, I chose to focus on travel photography within the area of Michigan, including places like Mount Pleasant, Midland and Traverse City. Being about to take different landscape photo’s from around the area has so far been my favorite opportunity thus far. My niche when it comes to photography is going outdoors and exploring the many different views nature has to offer. For the last half of the assignment I took a couple photo’s of birds and random animals that appeared at my house bird feeder. Just like humans, each bird contains their own personality. Although, it was challenging at times to stand or sit still enough before they flew away.

Plastic domes are placed outside in downtown Mount Pleasant, on Feb. 9, 2020.
Snow falls down on Mount Pleasant City Hall, Feb. 9, 2020.
The Tridge, in Midland, Mich. glows with purple lights on Feb. 16, 2020.
The suns sets over the sceinice look out point in Old Mission, Mich. on March 1, 2010.
The Traverse City State Theature on March 1, 2020.
The recently built Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church, in Acme, Mich. on March 9, 2020.
A black squirrel stands on his hind legs, in Williamsburg, Mich. on March 7, 2020.
A Winter Male American Goldfinch perches on a grape vine on March 8, 2020.
A Red-breasted Nuthatch prepares to eat bird feed on March 11, 2020.
A Chickadee looks through twigs, on March 11, 2020.
A group of Winter Male American Goldfinch’s perch on tree limbs March 11, 2020.

Feature Video Assignment

Biggby Coffee has been a part of Heather Abdulla’s life for the past 7 years and she would not change it for the world. Being born in Detroit and raised in Barryton, she found her way to Biggby where she has not left since.  

It is not only a place for connecting with customers, but also supporting the community for Heather as well.  

“I love how much community involvement we are involved in. We really try to get involved as much as we can. My most memorable moments with that is helping with the DALMAC. We handed out food and drinks to the cyclist that passed.” Says Heather.  

The motto for Biggby, “we exist to love people” and unlike your typical coffee shop the atmosphere is extremely customer orientated.  

Once during a stop to Schnepp, a senior care rehabilitation center Heather was able to give the staff and residents coffee/lattes or hot chocolates. “To see the smile and joy on their faces is what we aim to do.”  

Not only has Biggby provided a place of community for Heather, but also memories that will last a lifetime. Such as going to Annual Franchise Meetings around Michigan with fellow coworkers and getting the chance to go skydiving with the owner of the store, MaryAnne MacIntosh.  

Assignment #1 YC Personality Portraits

Aminata Koureïssi, 29, dances to some music in Wightman Hall, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Feb. 7, 2020. There is hardly ever a time that Aminata is not dancing to music from her birthplace, Africa. Every other Friday she travels to Lansing for a biweekly swing dance club.
Aminata Koureïssi, 29, poses for a portrait in Wightman Hall, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Feb. 7, 2020. Her wardrobe is a force to be reckon with and enjoys expressing her personality through her fun clothing.
Emma Browne, 19, poses for a portrait in Wightman Hall, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Feb 7, 2020. Emma is currently attending Alma College pursing a degree in Integrative psysiology and heath science with a concentration of Pre-sports medicine.
Emma Browne, 19, poses for a portrait in Wightman Hall, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Feb. 7, 2020. Emma has had an interest in snowmobiling her whole life. “My mom was snowmobiling while she was pregnant with me,” says Emma.
Megan Doyle, poses for a portrait in Wightman Hall, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Feb. 15, 2020. Megan is a student at Central Michigan University studying Photojournalism.
Megan Doyle poses for a portrait in Wightman Hall, Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Feb. 15, 2020.

Experience

Overall I had a blast shooting these portraits! I felt it was a fun way to get to know each person for what their personalities represented. At first I wanted to take one photo per person, but each person brought multiple props or outfit changes so I could not stop there. I was not planning on using the same background gel color for all of the portraits, but I felt it brought a more cheerful vibe to the pictures.

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