Character Portraits

Students in the SPHS Photo classes worked with partners to study the art of Portraiture.  Their goal was to not only capture a friend's appearance but to offer a glimpse of their personality.

"Fabian" by Christian C. Class of 2014

"Melissa" by Eddie M. Class of 2014

"Esthefanie" by Jamilex V. Class of 2015

"Camille" by Sabrina G. Class of 2015

"Elijah" by Stephanie G. Class of 2015 

"Isabel" by Alexandria M. Class of 2014

"Diana" by Yulisa F. Class of 2015

Ready. Set. Action!!!!

Kids love to run around...kids love cameras...is there a better way to learn about shutter speed than to ask the SPHS photo students to capture each other in motion! (also a very fun way to learn about the many secret talents our kids possess that would never happen in a normal classroom: juggling, back flips, flying karate kicks just to name a few!)

Hernan S. Class of 2014

Kaila O. Class of 2014

Diana M. Class of 2015

Sergio G. Calss of 2015

  Eddie M. Class of 2014

Emeli R. Class of 2015

Camille M. Class of 2016

Jamilex V. Class of 2014

Narrative Still Life

A narrative still life is an chance for the photographer to carefully chose objects that tell a story.  SPHS students were given the task to create an artistic still life that tells a story about themselves. 

Strohm L. Class of 2015

Brittani A. Class of 2015

Kaila O. Class of 2014

Melissa S. Class of 2015

Alexandria M. Class of 2014

Jamilex V. Class of 2014

Food Photography

The first question almost every student asks when Finals loom is "can we bring food?!" At the end of Semester 1, I worked this question into a lesson: Food Photography!

Elias V. Class of 2015

Eddie M. Class of 2014

Jessica G. Class of 2014

Tracey M. Class of 2014

Regina Q. Class of 2014

Santa Paula Architecture

  Rich in detail and turn of the century charm, the Santa Paula Main Street business district provided photography students with nearly unlimited opportunities to explore the ideas of Urban Landscapes. As one student said "I walk by these buildings everyday but I never noticed how beautiful Santa Paula is until I stopped to look at it through a camera."

Cirena M. Class of 2015

Mark M. Class of 2015

 Alexandria M. Class of 2014

Crystal R. Class of 2015

Gabriel P. Class of 2014

Juan M. Class of 2014

Kevin G. Class of 2014

Texture in Art

Texture refers to the way something feels or looks like it feels. In photography, texture is especially challenging to portray.  Students used their knowledge of Macro Photography, Depth of Field and close attention to detail in order to show Texture in their everyday lives. 

Alejandra R. Class of 2015

Camille M. Class of 2016

Emeli R. Class of 2015

Esthfanie Z. Class of 2014

Ian W. Class of 2015

Mark M. Class of 2015

Pedro G. Class of 2015

Lines in Photography

Line is an Element of Art that spans the distance between 2 points. Line moves the viewer's eye throughout a work of art.

Jessica G. Class of 2014

  Kevin G. Class of 2014

Diana M. Class of 2015

Tracey M. Class of 2014

Alicia M. Class of 2015

The beginning....

In 2013, Santa Paula High School (Santa Paula, California) developed their first ever Digital Photography class. With the help of Mrs. Jablonski, 60 brave juniors and seniors set out on an adventure they'll never forget! As part of the Fine Arts program as SPHS, students have learned about the artistic skills within the world of photography and how to create fine art in a digital age.  

Please stay tuned for future posts featuring the amazing work of the Santa Paula students!