Portrait

Josephine Crofoot, a second year student at OSU is going for a degree in civil engineering. Having been born and raised in Corvallis, Josephine is no stranger to campus, however after having spent years simply enjoying the grounds, she is finally able to attend as a full time student.  When she's not doing classwork, Josephine spends her time as treasurer for the OSU chapter of ASCE, the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Earth Day

Chef  Andrew Wadlow grills chicken for the LBCC Earth Day celebration on Thursday April 18.

Guess speaker Rachel Snyder talks about the importance of recycling as a part of the Earth Day celebration. Answering the audiences questions and encouraging proper recycling Thursday April 18.

LBCC clubs line the courtyard Thursday April 18. Promoting health environmental standards and encouraging student engagement.

Week 3 Fourm

Portrait photo subjects:

1. Erica Baker
Business student at OSU
OSU campus/at work
Backpack and textbooks/work uniform
Contact via phone number

2. Josephine Crofoot
Civil Engineering student at OSU
On campus
Backpack and textbook
Contact via phone number

Self critique:
1. Best photo

Both the lighting and the angle work real well. The framing is great with good balance and the subject is in focus.










2. Worst photo
Completely washed out, the subject wasn't in focus and the photo isn't balanced.

3.Skill
The thing I've improved most on is taking different angles and balancing the photo

Lynsey Addario: My Thoughts So Far

    In the prelude, Addario recounts shooting in the middle of the Libyan war zone in Ajdabiya. Fast paced and high stakes contrast the more lighthearted  nature of the first chapter. While the subject of each chapter can be captivating, having a one sided perspective of an outsider tell her story seems odd to read.

   

   One compelling aspect of her memoir is her sheer dedication to capturing what others won't running into a war you're not personally invested in can seem stupid to some people, but for Addario it was about capturing the horror of it all.

   

    Even with all the devastation, Addario managed to shoot some incredibly intimate photos. Her involvement in her subjects is inspiring as a photojournalist.

    My favorite quote from her book has to be "Until you get injured or shot or kidnapped, you believe you are invincible" (7). The sentiment can be applied to any aspect of your life. You can do what you want until it kills you.

    The best photo she took (in my opinion) was captioned "Rebels call for volunteers to fight in Benghazi, March 1, 2011." (4) It shows the simplicity and desperation of the war. There were no civilians anymore, you can see it on their faces.

    

    

     

Photographer of the Week

Arthur Fellig, more commonly known by his nickname Weegee is a street photographer most known by his work at crime scenes. Originally Usher Fellig, born in the Ukraine on June 12, 1899, he decided to acculturate and change his name to sound more American. Weegee started his photography at the young age of 14, only a few years after his family moved to America. With no official training, Weegee managed to accumulate a portfolio as a freelance photographer working for reporters and newspapers. With a good reputation, he was granted access to a police radio in 1938. This lead to photos that would make Weegee an iconic name in photography.

Murder is my Business

With his radio, Weegee was able to be the first on scene capturing the gruesome and gory details of the scene. With his uncensored content, he became a photographical sensation moving past newspapers and reports and entering a more mainstream media. Not only was he featured in an exhibition, but he was also a published author. His first book, Naked City, published in 1945 was the first, continued by Weegee's people (1946) and Naked Hollywood (1953). After moving to Hollywood in 1947,  he returned to New York working as an author and instructor. He died December of 1968 at the age of 69, although his photos will continue to be an inspiration to the intensity of street photography.

Sources:

“Weegee.” International Center of Photography, 11 Apr. 2019, www.icp.org/browse/archive/constituents/weegee?all/all/all/all/0.

“Weegee: Murder Is My Business.” International Center of Photography, 6 Dec. 2016, www.icp.org/exhibitions/weegee-murder-is-my-business.

“Weegee.” International Center of Photography, 11 Apr. 2019, www.icp.org/browse/archive/constituents/weegee?all/all/all/all/0.

“Weegee: Murder Is My Business.” International Center of Photography, 6 Dec. 2016, www.icp.org/exhibitions/weegee-murder-is-my-business.

Humans of LBCC ll

Shea Fleetwood

Studying Bio research, Shea is dual enrolled taking classes at both OSU and LBCC. One of the hardest parts about being a dual enrolled student she says, is the transportation aspect. Its hard trying to take the bus to and from, especially in our current predicament, commuting between campuses presents a challenge. Shea decided to take classes at LBCC because it was more "financially charming". Not only are classes more affordable but Shea appreciates how LBCC has a more close knit community. While her classes keep her busy, she spends her time at home finding ways to make some work better by folding laundry while listening to music and dancing around.

Rhiannon Chuck

Classes can be stressful, and taking time off isn't always a bad idea. Rhiannon is putting financial stability first this term. Taking a break from academic study, she has decided to spend this term working full time at the campus bookstore. Even if she's not currently enrolled in classes, Rhiannon is planning to major in a medical field. Her current goal is to study physical therapy. Originally from Newport, Rhiannon moved here to LBCC because it was far enough away from home for her to be independent, but still close enough to home to go back and visit. Her favorite thing about LBCC is the variety of students that pass through. With such diversity, Rhiannon likes hearing about their unique stories.

Humans of LBCC

Audric Macone

Studying Psychology, Audric is planning to transfer to Portland State to continue his academic studies. With a friendly face (and an amazing buffalo shirt) his goal to have a career involving "something with people" seems an appropriate fit. His current goal is industrial and organizational psychology, also known as occupational psychology, a field that helps people increase their motivation and overall job satisfaction. With that in mind, his career choice still might still be "a surprise" to both himself and others. His favorite thing about LBCC is the math lab which he said helped him succeed in all his math classes. A daunting task for most students, math courses usually aren't easy, however, with enough help Audric was able to advance through the ranks and pass his classes.

Holly Lester

For Holly Lester a first time student this term at LBCC, her aspirations are pretty simple: become a registered nurse. After taking a gap year Holly has decided to study nursing here at LB with the homes of volunteering right away. at the moment she doesn't have any specialties in mind although she admits that might be subject to change. her first impressions of LBCC is how great it is, four days in and she's already ready to jump in head first. Her favorite thing so far about LB is how different it is from high school. She appreciates how open everyone is and how laid-back and easygoing both the staff and students are. Apart from being able to drop the f-bomb in class the overall atmosphere has been warm and welcoming.

Week 1

A little bit about me: This is my second year here at LBCC. I'm here finishing my AAOT planning to transfer after I graduate this term. My goal is eventually earn a PhD in Astrophysics and to do my own research.

My goals for this class are to improve my skills in photography, be able to get out in the field, and to maybe learn something every once and a while.

Subjects that would be cool to shoot would be any of our culture clubs, international ambassadors and other programs to support LBCC students in their academic endeavors.