photojournalism
Photojournalism is an extremely important part of any publication. Without a storytelling photo to catch a reader's or viewer's eye, a story would be less impactful. Below are the best examples of my photojournalism skills throughout my three years of being on the Legend Yearbook Staff. This includes both community and school photos that have been published or posted on Instagram. More examples on my photography account: @catherinemccarthyphoto
On the side of Rosalind Avenue at Lake Eola Park, a man speaks to fellow protestors at a Black Lives Matter protest on May 31, 2020.
published in the Orlando Weekly |
Walking down Rosalind Avenue, a man waves an American Flag while participating in a Black Lives Matter protest in Downtown Orlando on May 31, 2020.
published in the Orlando Weekly |
An Orlando Police officer observes a Black Lives Matter protest from his bicycle on May 31 outside of the Orange County Courthouse.
published in the Orlando Weekly |
Driving through Downtown Orlando, a protestor demonstrates their support with a painted car.
published in the Orlando Weekly |
For the Edgewater senior snake, senior Sarah Blem leads the snake to the gym for the pep rally. The cheer team taught the senior football players cadences to perform for the rest of the senior class at the pep rally.
published in the 2020 Legend Yearbook
received honorable mention in FSPA 2020 spring contests
published in the 2020 Legend Yearbook
received honorable mention in FSPA 2020 spring contests
At the homecoming football game, junior Julia Mortensen dances with the Bravettes. "I will always remember how supportive the Bravettes are for one another before and after we perform. No matter what, we can always count on each other to give 100 percent. I just enjoy being able to dance with my team and getting the student body [and] audience excited for the event taking place. Mortensen danced for 14 years and joined Bravettes as a sophomore.
published in the 2020 Legend Yearbook
published in the 2020 Legend Yearbook
On Nov. 11, senior Luke Talley rushes to the sideline to congratulate varsity defensive tackle Shambre Jackson on the 41-0 win against Windermere. "We were all hyped. It was the first game we could actually go to. It was awesome [when they won,]" Talley said. Seniors attended one game at the end of the season due to lifted capacity restrictions.
to be published in the 2021 Legend Yearbook
to be published in the 2021 Legend Yearbook
On Sept. 17, at the girls varsity volleyball game against Colonial, freshman Laney Williamson cleans a ball for the next play. "Every time we get a ball we have to make sure [to] clean it off and make sure that we [get] everywhere on the ball. We don't want to [play with used volleyballs] because we don't want anyone else to get sick or get COVID-19," Williamson said.
FSPA Fall Digital Contests All-Florida Award for Themed Photography to be published in the 2021 Legend Yearbook |
At the football game against Edgewater, senior Casey Van Dyke hangs from his bandmate Ludwig Cardoza's shoulders to drum upside down. "We do it to get the crowd going. It's something they've never seen before," Van Dyke said. Drumline performed for the Rowdy Crowd after halftime.
published in the 2020 Legend Yearbook |
Before the boys varsity basketball game against Holy Trinity on Dec. 10, varsity basketball coach David Martinson hands a piece of the original gym floor to retired basketball coach, Wayne Rickman. “I think we felt it was important to honor Coach Rickman this year. We had plans for a grand big opening with lots of pomp and circumstance and obviously, that got thrown off. To be able to do something, even small, meant a lot to him and our athletic staff,” Martinson said. This ceremony rededicated the new gymnasium to Wayne Rickman.
to be published in the 2021 Legend Yearbook
to be published in the 2021 Legend Yearbook
At the homecoming football game against Oak Ridge, senior Huan Nguyen hypes up the crowd while dressed as the new mascot. "I have always liked the tradition of the mascot and the school spirit," Nguyen said. In past years, the mascot wore traditional Indian dress but this changed due to the school's new rebranding guidelines.
published in the 2020 Legend Yearbook |
Head football coach Andy Johnson announced to the varsity football team and spectators that he won his battle against Hodgkin's lymphoma and expected a full recovery after a previous diagnosis in the beginning of the school year. "It allowed me to see a different side to people. People opened up their hearts to our family," Johnson said. In order to support Johnson, the school sold "Hubba Hubba Coach" t-shirts bought by students, players, community members and local football teams to raise funds for the family.
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