Organizer of Making lemonade out of lemons speaking to young girls about abuse. |
Shalisha Russell's photojournalism blog
I am a student at Owens Community College, majoring in Commercial Photography. I created this blog for my Intro to Photojournalism class and I will be graduating this Spring. I look forward to sharing my work in this class with my readers, so I hope you enjoy.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The portrait always matters.
Monday, April 23, 2012
A photo story about a man who collects cans.
Man handing Can Man an empty can after seeing him digging for them.(PHO-245 Shalisha Russell) |
Can Man walking away from one can to another at the Valero gas station on Monroe and Auburn in Toledo, Ohio. |
Sunshine group project.
Resident coloring in the activities center shot as a group project. |
resident working his job folding clothes stops to smile. |
Resident holding the clothes he has folded close to his chest. |
Resident in a rocking chair in the activities center. |
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Update
Bonnie burnside was given her 5,000 dollars back from Toledo Auto Finance. She called me the next day and confirmed the information.So, happy to help her.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Woman accuses car lot of selling her a lemon.
Shooting the portrait assignment
was easier than the other assignments for several reasons. The lighting was better to work with because it was outside. Secondly, I had a great subject who had a
great story to tell.
Toledoan Bonnie Burnside purchased a vehicle at Toledo Auto Finance. After having the vehicle for only five days, the transmission went out. She claims the dealership is being uncooperative and refuses to fix the vehicle. The only offer the dealership made to Burnside was finding a transmission and a mechanic.
Toledoan Bonnie Burnside purchased a vehicle at Toledo Auto Finance. After having the vehicle for only five days, the transmission went out. She claims the dealership is being uncooperative and refuses to fix the vehicle. The only offer the dealership made to Burnside was finding a transmission and a mechanic.
She is protesting the auto
dealer’s actions by showing up everyday with her signs to inform the public about her bad deal,
and to show the dealership she’s serious. Burnside says she'll be out there everyday "come rain, sleet, or snow."
Burnside made this assignment easier
to complete because she was so open to being photographed.
I am grateful that I saw her. I couldn’t have chosen a better subject to be a part of my assignment.
I am grateful that I saw her. I couldn’t have chosen a better subject to be a part of my assignment.
Bonnie Burnside protests Toledo Auto Finance after purchasing a vehicle. Toledo,Ohio. (photos by PHO 245 Shalisha Russell) |
Labels:
Car dealer,
protests,
shoot,
subject,
toledo auto finance
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH, USA
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
McNeese meets and beats Rockets
McNeese player Rudy Turner goes to the basket while playing the Toledo Rockets March 13. (PHO245 photos by
Shalisha Russell)
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University of Toledo dance squad at halftime during McNeese vs. Rockets game on March 13, 2012. |
The anticipation of waiting for what will happen is exciting. But knowing what is typically going to happen isn’t close to what actually happens. You may think you know there will be a layup, but a player could fall or miss the shot. Following the ball was hard with the lenses and camera I had. I used a 70-210mm lens. Although it's decent gear, it wasn’t quick enough for me.
The school spirit was also fun to capture. The dancers, cheerleaders and the blue crew made for good images. They were very excited about each shot the teams made.
The experience was one to remember. It wasn’t as bad as the previous assignments in this class. There wasn’t really any contact with people and asking them questions. With that said it was much easier to shoot. Talking to people I don't know doesn't bother me, it's when I have to stop shooting to do so. So, I sports turned out to be one I cant wait to shoot again. Although University of Toledo lost the game, I got some great shots.
Rockets player Julius Brown struggles to keep the ball as Mcneese player Patrick Richards runs to catch it March 13, 2012. |
Labels:
basketball,
blue team.,
McNeese,
players,
Rockets,
toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH, USA
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Mind blowing weather, Mind blowing show.
Entertainer Christian speaks to an audience about his road trips. (PHO-245) Shalisha Russell. |
Shooting
a feature was very stressful. Deciding what to shoot was the hardest decision.
I worried if the event would not turn out to be as I envisioned.
So,
I walked in and the atmosphere was exciting everyone was happy and laughed
wholeheartedly. I was glad that I was in attendance, but then I saw another
photographer and wondered how on earth will we get different viewpoints. I had
to put all my skills into effect.
The
performance of Christian and Katalina
was a pleasant surprise, they travel the U.S. doing shows that entertain
audiences in a show called Mind Tripping.
It was fascinating to see them pull members out of the audience and have them
participate in the show.
The
guest that attended the show did not know each other no one was chosen because
they knew the right answers. Christian
and Katalina were able to tell if the members were not truthful in their
answers.
I
was even called up to participate in a sketch. I got up to the stage and was
handed a knife. I didn’t know what to expect. It was shocking, and it left me
speechless as to what was about to happen. I can say the show is based on the
honesty of other people and the expertise of Christian and Katalina.
A
college officer was totally baffled after Christian
had done a few mind tricks. It was fun to watch everything unfold. She had
genuine surprise, and all this fun is based on the reactions of others. It is a
must see performance.
Then
there was the weather shot, and I chose to utilize the space around me. So, I
went to Ottawa Park, and saw some golfers enjoying the 40 degree weather. I
thought the perfect shot for weather s people doing leisure activities.
Overall,
it was a fun experience, and it was enjoyable. I overcame any fears about
speaking to people I don’t know.
Don Mickels of Toledo, Ohio enjoys weather while there was a 45 degree day in Febuary 2012(PHO-245) Shalisha Russell. |
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Features,
mind blowing,
photographer.,
weather
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH, USA
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