PHOTOGRAPHY
Similar to design, this was my first year working as a photographer. It was nice to gain more experience in different areas of journalism. I had no experience with a 35mm digital camera until I began my work with The Shawnee Post. For the first few weeks of my internship, I used automatic setting as a bit of crutch. I didn't even know where to start when it came to ISO, aperture and shutter speed. My Post editor challenged me to work with manual setting for more control. I definitely feel more well-rounded and college-ready after this experience.
Bonfire Assembly
Varsity Cheerleader senior Madalyn Hesterlee cheers at the Bonfire Assembly Aug. 31. Hesterlee and her teammates had been practices this routine since June. "[Cheering at this assembly] was bitter sweet," Hesterlee said. "This has been my favorite performance so far this year."
Kind of Blue
Senior Michael Houser (NMH) began creating music in 2018, shortly before his grandfather’s death. He used this to process the loss of the man who helped him discover his passion for the artform. “He had so much appreciation for music,” Houser said. “The intricacies of music and the way things are composed are really important to me because of him.”
Jennifer Williams lives on a rural homestead outside Edgerton and is part of a group, Protect Rural JoCo, attempting to block a 600-acred warehouse development near their homes from going forward. - Shawnee Mission Post Internship Work
Fans celebrate at Kansas City's Power & Light District on Thursday after FIFA announced Kansas City is one of the cities selected to host 2026 World Cup matches. -Shawnee Mission Post Internship Work
More celebration at Kansas City Power & Light District on Thursday. -Shawnee Mission Post Internship Work
A fan reacts to the announcement that Kansas City will be one of 16 North American cities to host matches in the 2026 World Cup. -Shawnee Mission Post Internship Work