Final Project - Honoka Yoshida

Stop the world...

I am sure you have thought about this before.

An unforgettable experience...

For me, right now at this moment.

A turning point in my life...

Studying abroad in the U.S changed my life.

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I am from Japan. I am studying abroad at Snow College, Utah, in the U.S. It has been seven months since I came to Ephraim. I live in a completely different environment than before. I was confused at first though. I love the people here. I love this place. I love my life here, but I am going to go back Japan this May. The time may fade out from my memory. So, as a memory, I shot photos of people that I love in Ephraim.

20 photos + artist statement- Emily Porter

For this project I took pictures of women and girls in my life that I look up to and inspire me. I took pictures girls of all ages because each one of these girls inspire me in different ways whether that's being more happy, looking at the positives in life, smiling more, or being more compassionate, etc. The reason I chose to do this is because recently I have been passionate about self love. Women and girls of all ages, I've noticed growing up, are always comparing themselves and never truly loving who they are. But I see all these girls and every girl I meet, as beautiful and I take something positive away from them, not something negative. These pictures were taken where these girls felt comfortable, and where they were being themselves. Some were taken in bedrooms, outdoors playing, or with their friends. 

Raul Gonzales - final project & artist stament

I have always enjoyed the outdoors whereas most people desolate and bleak nature I see beauty. I love the unpredictability of nature in the way that the seasons change the color and the form of nature. As you will see there is a natural untouched beauty appearing in these photos. Most of these photos were taken during late winter and early spring. when you take a leisurely trip through the northern Utah wilderness you will see a lot of beautiful and gorgeous landscapes in the back country. Some of the lovely scenery you may encounter is serine water, natural caves, river, waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful sunsets.