1. Portrait of a person.  

Syra Qureshi in Downtown Omaha in September 2024

2. The Environment 

Sunny day on Rush Lake in Crosslake, Minnesota in July 2024

3. Sports/Action photo

“Tipping and Winning” Amelia Kafka ‘25 tips the ball on Oct. 29. on the Crusader volleyball court. Marian played Central for the District game and won, 3-0.

4. News/Feature photo. 

“Dance Floor Party” Marian ambassadors help bring the fun to the floor for future Marian girls on Oct. 15 in the gym. Mini Surprise Night gave the future girls of Marian an idea of what Surprise Day is like. 

5. Light/Shadow photo

Sunset with Friends in August 2024

6. Advertising photo

 Smoothies from Waterfront Bar and Grill

7. Pet or Animal Portrait 

Lucy Mowat on Thanksgiving 2024

8. Academic Moment (candid moment that happens in or because of a Marian class)

“A Pink Pumpkin and a Paintbrush” Alaira Hadford ‘25 paints a pink pumpkin in her pottery class on Nov. 29. Hadford made a clay pumpkin to decorate for the fall season. 

9. Marian Spirit or Core Value

“Glow WAT” Josephine McAlpine ‘27 and Macy Preheim ‘27 pose for a photo to show their community after WAT on Aug. 27. They enjoyed eating Kona Ice and dancing in the gym with their peers.

10. Emotional Response

 “Smiles and Hugs All Around.” Sophomores Meribelle Meyerle and Cambree Reichmuth share hugs and smiles on Oct. 27. Meyerle and Reichmuth were glad to spend time together after a long week of school.

Photo Ethics statement

As a photographer I like to capture the moments of others’ lives. I always want to have the viewers feel the same emotion as the person in the picture. I am dedicated to keeping my work honest and original for everyone to enjoy.