1. Portrait of a person 

 Juniors Emefa Aclinou and Lee Link pose for a photo backstage.

2. The Environment

 A pink seashell on rocks in Marcelo Beach. 

3. Sports/Action photo

Joyful collaboration. Sophomores Nina Ryan and Ava Finn remove screws from the castle of the Cinderella set after the Marian musical’s last performance day. They participated as backstage crew and helped during the strike. 

4. News/Feature photo: 

Actors express thanks. Senior Helen Christen presenting a bouquet to Michele Delisi, a director for Marian’s Cinderella Musical, after set deconstruction for the musical was completed. The cast and crew had gathered funds to provide gifts for the show directors to thank them for their part in the production. 

5. Light/Shadow photo

 A candle I posed in front of a mirror in blue lighting. 

6. Advertising photo

Simply Organic’s smoked paprika being used to cook sauce for a salmon dish. 

7. Pet or Animal Portrait

A tiny cat at my Uncle’s house in Lomé, Togo.

8. Academic Moment

Class in session. Art Foundation students create collages out of mixed media in class. They create their art for an in class assignment. 

9. Marian Spirit or Core Value

Empowerment in action! Senior Kelsey Herrera poses for a photo with Marian President Michele Ernst during the Rising CEOs program’s graduation day. Herrera won first place in the program’s competition, earning $500 with her business idea ParentKind, a subscription box for first time parents.  

10. Emotional Response

Women of the Court. Dottie Smith, Lucy Mendenhall, and other Marian students in the ensemble for the Cinderella musical sat on the castle steps on set while they waited for their scene to begin. They smile as they talk with actors from Creighton Prep high school. 

 Ethics Statement: The purpose of my photography is to capture shots and share them with others. In my practice, I strive for authenticity and invisibility in places where my presence might alter reality. I want to capture both candid moments and abstract photos. I try to find beauty in places where it might be hidden and highlight the duality that can be found in natural scenery. My photos are ethically taken and will remain that way. 

– Andrea Nyamedi