In this new line of black and white photography modeled by the stunning Shyanne Shante Grant. It is not so much what she is wearing but, how she is wearing it giving off a different emotion with each pose and movement. In each of these photos Individually I will be discussing the theme. My emotions of high school and the message they are to inspire.

In my first year of high school, I felt closed off only for people to see a singular piece of me rather than the whole picture. Amongst other things, I felt silenced but I was never forced to be it was more of a defense mechanism. Cutting off other people before they could do so to me.

• 1/200
• F2.5
• ISO3200
• Tripod
• 2x Soft boxes
• Black backdrop
• In Studio at Durham college
• Composition: Depth

I felt in my second year of high school I finally had something that I enjoyed. I had enrolled in a photography class that was taught by a teacher that, I admire to this day not only for his vast knowledge of photography. Also for the spark of creativity and interest that his class had brought to me. Allowing me to open up for people to critique my work while hiding behind the motivation of a grade. Not stating my truth for doing this for others to hear.

• 1/60
• F5.0
• ISO100
• Flash
• Black backdrop
• In Studio at Durham college
• Composition: Rule of thirds

In my third year, I became more aware and attentive to my surroundings. I started to realize that I was diagnosed with ADD and was in locally developed classes for most of my life. I start to lack hope in the idea of myself going into the photography industry. Even though I had realized that photography was something I would love to be a part of, the reality of my education had lowered my confidence making me feel weak. I had contemplated giving up, I realized that when people are find something they love to do, it is a rare discovery and I’m not going to give up on mine. So I had thought of a plan to change my future forever.

• 1/60
• F5.0
• ISO100
• Flash
• Black backdrop​​​​​​​
• In Studio at Durham college
• Composition: Perspective

In my fourth year, I had to do some developing, my confidence needed to increase. I had to have faith in myself and believe that I can accomplish my goals. I needed to speak up and fight for what I want, regardless of which path I took to learn that there was going to be a risk and I was always going to take it.

• 1/60
• F5.0
• ISO100
• Flash​​​​​​​
• Black backdrop
• ​​​​​​​In Studio at Durham college
• Composition: Leading lines

Throughout my fifth year, I reflect most on what happened in the years that had passed. The vacant catacombs that were my confidence now stood an indestructible tower. What was once quiet muffled sounds is now was a strong direct voice that could say what it wanted, when it wanted it and how it was going to get it, I was ready to face the world.

• 1/200
• F2.5
• ISO3200
• 2x Soft boxes
• Black backdrop
• ​​​​​​​In Studio at Durham college
• Composition: Simplicity