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Dual Hall Councils team up for ‘May the Fourth’ event

May 14, 2026May 18, 2026isabella.caryLeave a comment

Dual Hall Councils team up for ‘May the Fourth’ event

By: Isabella Cary

I began the slideshow with an extreme close-up of a cup of frozen yogurt because I wanted to convey that this was more about what the event was about. While this was a Star Wars event, there was not much Star Wars happening outside of the lightsaber-making and music, so I sought to emphasize the food, which became the main event. After that, I had a picture of Donavan Perea, the interviewee for my entire slideshow and the one speaking over 90% of it. This was to ensure that people could put a face to the voice of those actively working on this event and to describe its activities and process. Next, I cut to a picture of Anya Kraunz, another student working on the event from Nelson Hall Council, to show that there was a lot of preparation and that it took many people to arrange and set up the event that day. After, I went for a couple of photos showing the people attending (Charlotte Janney and June Nye) and helping out with the event, starting with a lightsaber that was built by Charlotte Janney. As Donavan talked about the caterers, I made sure to include a shot of the Yogurtland bag, showing the Frozen Yogurt they provided for this event. The bubble shots were included in the slideshow as a way to break up the other images, and I sought to show that people were playing with bubbles the entire time, outside of the Star Wars things and the food.

The photos of the food were added to show that everyone was having a nice time and that a steady stream of people kept coming to take the Frozen Yogurt as word spread that it was free in the Nagel Courtyard. I wanted to include the photo of Anya Kraunz eating Frozen Yogurt and speaking to someone off-screen, as I wanted to show that the people working on the event were also enjoying themselves and that it was fun for everyone. Kona Ice was also present at the event, and it seemed to attract more people than even the Frozen Yogurt, so I added a picture of the truck itself. As a fun extra, I set down my camera and took a photo of myself in character, as I was the most Star Wars-dressed person there, and I wanted to have a low depth of field image of someone there in Star Wars attire. Lightsaber battles started toward the end of the event, and I captured Charlotte Janney and Ty Anderson battling first, which eventually turned into Charlotte Janney and Dylan Morrison fighting it out, since I wanted to include some motion shots in my images. Finally, I concluded with a picture of an empty cup to signal that the slideshow was over, contrasting with the full cup at the beginning.

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DU students carry their baggage across campus.

May 13, 2026May 18, 2026Addison Baker2 Comments

“Student Baggage” is a photo and audio slideshow about what college students carry with them every day, both physically and emotionally.

The project includes portraits of students with their bags, along with close-up photos of the things inside them. Some of the items are everyday objects like laptops, notebooks, chargers, water bottles, or snacks, while others are more personal and reveal something deeper about the student carrying them.

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Off Campus Air

April 29, 2026May 31, 2026haidynthornborough1 Comment

Off Campus Air captures what it feels like to step beyond the rhythm of campus and into something quieter, and softer. My goal for each photo to capture small often overlooked moments such as flowers on the side of a sidewalk, Little Libraries, reflections in cafe windows, and sidewalk chalk art. There are things that I feel offer a sense of calm you don’t always find on campus. Together, these images reflect how leaving campus, even briefly, can feel like a breath of fresh air, a little bit like an escape that can be grounding and have snippets of a comforting feeling.

Quiet Tuesday night at local restaurant around DU

April 22, 2026April 27, 2026lucasschachter5 Comments

The photographs in my gallery illustrate the relationship between the local restaurants around DU and students’ lives. The photographs are based on the experience of the quiet weeknight when there is activity in those places and stillness of the streets surrounding them. It was important to me to demonstrate how these restaurants become a place where the students come for meals, work, or spend time with friends. With the help of lighting, candid shots, and cityscape views, I have captured this relationship in my slideshow presentation.

Inside the DU Dorms: Everyday Life and Personality in Small Spaces

April 22, 2026May 13, 2026Ella Lannan7 Comments

For my photo gallery I focus on housing and dorm life by capturing residence halls, shared living spaces, and individual rooms to show how students live daily. I highlighted details like decorations, organization, and interactions to reveal relationships and personalities. My favorite photos include my two friends playing guitar, which captures a candid moment, my roommate relaxing on her bed, where lighting and decorations show calmness and individuality, and a calendar image that adds a fun and balance to college life, showing that the student experience go beyond just academics and work.

Exploring the University of Denver’s Architectural Beauty

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026marcgutzmer5 Comments

This photo slideshow explores the diverse architectural landscape of the University of Denver through the eyes of the students. From modern studio spaces to historic lecture halls, each building influences how students learn, collaborate, and create. The gallery highlights personal experiences in different classrooms, revealing how design, light, and space shape daily routines, inspire creativity, and impact the academic journey across campus.

On the University of Denver Campus, Spring is in Bloom

April 22, 2026April 29, 2026averyhakstol3 Comments

This photo gallery dives into spring time on campus. The aim was to capture the warmth, joy, and peacefulness of campus as we come out of winter quarter. The trees are growing leaves again, the flowers are in bloom, and the sun is almost always shining. Even on days where students may have exams or other stressful events, our campus provides many places to sit outside and take a deep breath.

Cultural Authenticity in Diaspora: Visualizing the casual dinner experience at Kiki’s Dining

April 21, 2026May 13, 2026Joe2 Comments

This photo gallery before you examines Kiki’s Japanese Casual Dining as a distinctive site of cultural authenticity within Colorado’s culinary landscape. As one of the few establishments in the region operated by a Japanese owner, Kiki’s offers a compelling case study in diasporic food culture. As a Japanese american it is refreshing to have an establishment so close to campus that many students can take a 20 minute walk to. The images foreground the spatial and aesthetic qualities of the interior, emphasizing its alignment with the traditional ramen-ya (ラーメン屋) model of casual dining in Japan. Such spaces are historically associated with comfort, informality, and post-work reprieve, where patrons gather to consume simple fare and alcoholic beverages. Collectively, the gallery documents how cultural identity is preserved, adapted, and experienced through everyday dining environments.

DU Students Hanging Out on Campus

April 21, 2026May 13, 2026aidystone1 Comment

The focus of my photo slideshow is to showcase students experiencing the DU campus. Whether they are laying out in the sun petting dogs, studying in the dining hall, going to a hockey game, or hustling to their next class, each moment adds to the energy of campus life. The simplicity of everyday life is what is most fulfilling. I also included DU related scenes to add to the atmosphere.