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Final Jess Ramirez / Photo 5

All These Things That I've Done...

All the images in this portfolio are part of my everyday. They are part of my heart, soul, and sometimes tears. Each moment captured is for purpose. Whether it be assisting with a anesthetic procedure in the veterinary hospital, being involved in the lives of my kids, walks, things I love, things I hate; it is... all these things that I've done.

M E M O R I E S | A D V E N T U R E

The holiday season is an important time for me, as it allows me to spend quality moments with my family and create fun experiences together. My kids and pets love the beauty of the holiday lights, and we have created many magical moments. While working on night photography, I captured the night sky, where rolling clouds created a stunning sight in the photo.

Top Left: iPhone 13 Pro / 26mm / f 1.5 / ISO 320 / shutter speed: 2.2s / rule of thirds / artificial light / pet portrait | Bottom left: iPhone 13 Pro / 26mm / f 1.5 / ISO 1600 / shutter speed: 3.4s / rule of thirds / night photography / symmetry | Right: iPhone 13 Pro / 26mm / f1.5 / ISO 2000 / shutter speed: 1.1s / framing / leading lines / artificial lighting

veterinary medicine

My career has played a significant role in my life and has shaped my personality over the past fifteen years. It has allowed me to grow as a person and taught me perseverance, patience, kindness, accountability, and empathy. Although it is not always easy, it is worth it.

All photos: Nikon CoolpixL120 / 94.5mm / ISO 80 / rule of thirds | Top: contrast, layering | Middle: leading lines | Bottom: leading lines

m o t h e r h o o d

Being a mother has been one of the most challenging parts of my life. I grew into motherhood by accident. My husband and I had been married for five years, accepted, and embraced not having kids. When we became parents together, our lives were forever changed. Motherhood is hard. It can be ugly. It can be draining. It is also strengthening. It is rewarding. It is beautiful. It creates memories that we may take for granted when we are in the moment, but when we take a moment to stop and breathe, it is a hood I am truly grateful to be a part of.

iPhone 13 Pro / 77mm / ISO 32 / f2.8 / shutter speed 1/99s

All photos taken with iPhone 13 Pro / Left photo: 26mm / ISO 50 / f1.5 / shutter speed 1/1038s | Top left: 26mm / ISO 50 / f1.5 / shutter speed 1/1669s | Top right: 133mm / ISO 40 / f1.5 / 1/178s | Bottom right: 26mm / ISO 500 / f1.5 / shutter speed: 1/30s

This was, by far, the most rewarding assignment of the class. While reviewing the photos I have taken throughout the class, I realized that my technique has changed. I am more aware of the lighting and recongize when lighting is “good” versus “great”. I stopped using angles that did not fit the rule of thirds. I sought opportunities to use the scenery around me to frame the subject. I am still a lover of candid moments, but I choose a different approach and find angles that might make the image better.

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