Portfolio: Boston Globe Summer 2019 Internship Application

This page contains what I consider to be my best visual journalism from throughout my previous internships; It contains twenty-five images (including a photo story) and one video.

You’re welcome to explore more of my work by clicking on the “Journalism” tab at the top of my website, including articles I’ve written, videos I’ve shot, and more.

Photo Story: Connect2Stem

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Selected Photography

IN HER ELEMENT. Ceramics artist Marx Padilla poses for a portrait at Desert Dragon Pottery in Happy Valley, AZ. — **IN HER ELEMENT.** Ceramics artist Marx Padilla poses for a portrait at Desert Dragon Pottery in Happy Valley, AZ.

MATSURI MUSIC. A taiko drummer performs in front of an audience during the 34th Arizona Matsuri Festival of Japan in Phoenix, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2018. — **MATSURI MUSIC.** A taiko drummer performs in front of an audience during the 34th Arizona Matsuri Festival of Japan in Phoenix, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2018.

WORK IN PROGRESS. Street artists paint a temporary mural outside of Cobra Arcade Bar in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 1, 2017. The mural was created as part of Roosevelt Row’s First Friday festivities. — **WORK IN PROGRESS.** Street artists paint a temporary mural outside of Cobra Arcade Bar in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept. 1, 2017. The mural was created as part of Roosevelt Row’s First Friday festivities.

CONFLICTING PROTESTS. Lesa Antone, a member of Patriot Movement AZ, livestreams March for Our Lives students on Facebook during their “die-in” protest at the Arizona Capitol on June 12, 2018. — **CONFLICTING PROTESTS.** Lesa Antone, a member of Patriot Movement AZ, livestreams March for Our Lives students on Facebook during their “die-in” protest at the Arizona Capitol on June 12, 2018.

PUENTE MOVEMENT PROTESTS. Akemi Vargas, 8, spoke of her father’s deportation at a Puente Arizona rally in Phoenix. “I would really like to say to him to try to come back,” Vargas said, “and that I want me and him and my family to be together.” — **PUENTE MOVEMENT PROTESTS.** Akemi Vargas, 8, spoke of her father’s deportation at a Puente Arizona rally in Phoenix. “I would really like to say to him to try to come back,” Vargas said, “and that I want me and him and my family to be together.”

TESTING THE TRACK. Supercross racers line up at the starting line for a practice race at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on January 26, 2018. Glendale was the fourth stop in the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season. — **TESTING THE TRACK.** Supercross racers line up at the starting line for a practice race at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on January 26, 2018. Glendale was the fourth stop in the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season.

RACE COMPLETE. Sandy Owen, 48, throws up her arms after crossing the finish line at the 42nd annual TV Phoenix 10K/Half Marathon in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 5, 2017. — **RACE COMPLETE.** Sandy Owen, 48, throws up her arms after crossing the finish line at the 42nd annual TV Phoenix 10K/Half Marathon in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 5, 2017.

FINAL BOARDING. Helmuth Eggeling, a pilot for more than half a century, flies his last flight for Honeywell on May 31, 2018. The former Air Force pilot flew for Honeywell for 28 years. — **FINAL BOARDING.** Helmuth Eggeling, a pilot for more than half a century, flies his last flight for Honeywell on May 31, 2018. The former Air Force pilot flew for Honeywell for 28 years.

RED, WHITE & OUCH. Phoenix firefighters destroy a watermelon with a large firecracker – firecrackers of any size are illegal in Arizona – to demonstrate the explosive power of consumer-grade fireworks. “They’re more powerful than you might think… — **RED, WHITE & OUCH.** Phoenix firefighters destroy a watermelon with a large firecracker – firecrackers of any size are illegal in Arizona – to demonstrate the explosive power of consumer-grade fireworks. “They’re more powerful than you might think,” Farren said. Instead of lighting your own fireworks, Phoenix fire officials recommend watching a professional public display.

NEXT IN LINE. A crowd of people wait to cross the street during downtown Phoenix’s monthly First Friday art walk on Sept. 2, 2016. — **NEXT IN LINE.** A crowd of people wait to cross the street during downtown Phoenix’s monthly First Friday art walk on Sept. 2, 2016.

HITTING THE STREETS. A group of teachers wave #RedforEd signs during the Paint Higley Red event on April 23, 2018. The protest came in the wake of the significantly larger Red for Ed walkout a week earlier, when thousands of teachers and parents ral… — **HITTING THE STREETS.** A group of teachers wave #RedforEd signs during the Paint Higley Red event on April 23, 2018. The protest came in the wake of the significantly larger Red for Ed walkout a week earlier, when thousands of teachers and parents rallied in front of the state capitol.

WINGED WOMAN. Valley muralist Lauren Lee poses for a portrait in front of her latest piece in Downtown Phoenix on May 2, 2018. The mural, created in partnership with the Arizona Clean Elections Commission, incorporates augmented reality technology a… — **WINGED WOMAN.** Valley muralist Lauren Lee poses for a portrait in front of her latest piece in Downtown Phoenix on May 2, 2018. The mural, created in partnership with the Arizona Clean Elections Commission, incorporates augmented reality technology and encourages visitors to register to vote. *(Nick Serpa/azcentral)*

LAZY SATURDAY. Pioneer, a Golden Retriever, soaks up the sun at the DogFest Walk 'n Roll in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2018. (Nick Serpa/azcentral) — **LAZY SATURDAY.** Pioneer, a Golden Retriever, soaks up the sun at the DogFest Walk 'n Roll in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Feb. 24, 2018. *(Nick Serpa/azcentral)*

A HELPING HAND. Debi Elder (right), a community liaison with Haven Behavioral Hospital of Phoenix, escorts Vilma Bose, a Savanna House caregiver, to a dementia simulation. Headphones play confusing noises to simulate dementia, while modified sunglas… — **A HELPING HAND.** Debi Elder (right), a community liaison with Haven Behavioral Hospital of Phoenix, escorts Vilma Bose, a Savanna House caregiver, to a dementia simulation. Headphones play confusing noises to simulate dementia, while modified sunglasses and gloves attempt to mimic other diseases common among seniors.

LAUNDRY DAY. Christopher Andree, an employee at OdySea Aquarium near Glendale, rinses saltwater from his wetsuit after a dive. Although OdySea’s filtration system leaves the tanks relatively clean, divers are needed to remove algae and maintain the … — **LAUNDRY DAY.** Christopher Andree, an employee at OdySea Aquarium near Glendale, rinses saltwater from his wetsuit after a dive. Although OdySea’s filtration system leaves the tanks relatively clean, divers are needed to remove algae and maintain the tanks; the staff at OdySea collectively performs nearly 60 dives per week.

PORTABLE POLLUTION CONTROL. These C02-absorbing filters, developed by Dr. Klaus Lackner and the Arizona State University Center for Negative Carbon Emissions, are made of a flexible material that can be bent and rolled to fit a variety of different … — **PORTABLE POLLUTION CONTROL.** These C02-absorbing filters, developed by Dr. Klaus Lackner and the Arizona State University Center for Negative Carbon Emissions, are made of a flexible material that can be bent and rolled to fit a variety of different form factors. *(Nick Serpa/azcentral)*

A LONG WAY DOWN. Jessica Irps D'Ambrosio crosses over the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon on April 7, 2018. — **A LONG WAY DOWN.** Jessica Irps D'Ambrosio crosses over the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon on April 7, 2018.

Video: The Voices at President Trump’s Phoenix Rally

President Trump held a rally in Phoenix, Arizona on August 22, 2017, that attracted thousands of people. I spoke with supporters and protesters alike to hear their reasons for attending and their observations of the day's events.

I shot this video independently and edited it within hours of the event for same-night publishing on downtowndevil.com. I interviewed 15 people before tear gas shut the event down (9 interviews made it into the published video.)