2025 Submissions
Self Portrait Behind Chains
I took this photo with the intention of showing emotion and how many people can feel trapped behind a fence or mask of problems, even if you are able to see their real self.
One Welcoming Light
On the first night of visiting my family in Japan, I went out with my camera and walked around hoping to find a good image to capture and just to take some cool images to photograph.
Close up of an impala face
It took a lot of effort to build and a lot of pride to make this happen all those years of working one it and know it finally built this photo and artwork was made by Alvarez family
Sibling Love 2024
The image I chose for my entry was a photo I took around September 20th a couple days before my brother (the one shown in the photo wearing white) got into an accident and was hospitalized for 1.5 weeks.
Resting Resilience
This picture is part of a set that I shot about the homeless epidemic in the bay area.
Nature’s Peace
I shot this photo as part of a series of showing people in a spot they find comforting.
Tunnel Vision
My friend and I decided to go down to this specific spot in the tunnels where there was a manhole that had both light and water streaming down into it.
Prom Dress
I took these pictures in my prom dress, because I had just realized that I would probably never have another chance to wear it. I wanted to put the aesthetic of my dress into a photo, and I believe this was accomplished in this self-portrait.
Sunset Boy
I chose to submit this image because I think there is a message to be found in it.
Two Moms at Rest
This is a black and white portrait of my mom and cat, who is also a mother, both resting on the couch.
Nature’s Gradients
This specific shot was the product of me and my dad getting into an argument.
A Cramped Slumber Party
Biking under a Highway 101 overpass this summer, I heard a curious squeaking sound.
