• Portrait of a Person – Emefa Aclinou

• The Environment – Marian’s Garden, Omaha NE

• Sports/Action Photo

Class Pride on the Line – The tug-o-war team for the Juniors, Class of 2026, face off against the Senior Class of 2025 for the annual Field Day Kickoff to start Field Week. Every year, the classes compete in a tug-o-war to break possible ties at the end of Field Day. 

• News/Feature Photo

College Dreams in the Making – Marian holds their annual college fair filled with different colleges for students to select from. It took place April 8 with a selection of more than 40 colleges coming in. 

• Light/Shadow Photo

• Advertising Photo – Classic Coca-Cola

• Pet or Animal Photo

• Academic Moment

Showing Skill – Emefa Aclinou ’27 presents her illustration of the church to Mr. Zach Wulbert in Theology II. She gives him a better understanding as to why the church is all different but connected in many ways through nature. 

• Marian Spirit or Core Value

Got the Spirit – Mr. Dell Nared comes to visit the Journalism I class, teaching them the basics to learning about cameras and angles. He demonstrates the Core Values of Empowerment and Service.

• Emotional Response

Determined – Junior Grace Tyann focuses hard on her assignments in Journalism I. She shows her dedication and focus when it comes to working hard. 

Ethics Statement:

I enjoy photography because it means I get to capture memories around me. It gives me a sense of joy that can never be burnt out or ruined by anybody. Yes, I do enjoy photography and capturing emotion in people and the environment but I still respect the space I share with others. I never put in a photo of someone who does not want their photo posted or shared. I always want people to be comfortable with the photos I take. I hope I inspire others around me to take on photography as much as I do and I believe that taking photos, along with taking in life with a camera is a gift and should always be considered a gift throughout the lives of others.