Tasked with creating two still lives, I started my process with research on famous photographers and then moved on to brainstorming concepts for my own shots. I settled on the idea of a shoe smashing a tomato to provide tension between the two objects and contrast through color. After taking photos, I decided to remove the ankle of the model to enhance the dramatic effect of the smashed fruit. For the second concept, I wanted to photograph the classic beauty of a flower. I also wanted to include water reflections in the photograph, so I colored the water red and used a ribbed glass.

I also worked on a series of portraits. I started my process by researching inspiration before creating ideas and sketching thumbnails. Once I decided which ideas to move forward with, I selected my models and began taking photos. The first concept that I shot in natural light used a mirror to reflect the features of her face. The second concept used studio lights on a model covered in jewelry on her wrists.