The main thing I wished readers to take away from my photo essay would be how my communities influenced me into the person I am today. Through the different people I have met, and the events I have experienced with these people shaping the ways in which I act.
Compared with other essays, I really enjoyed making this essay much more. Looking at old pictures of myself flashed me back to those simpler times, where one could say is better than what’s going on in the world today. Gathering and looking older photos with my mom for this project was heartwarming, as we may not realize, but parents truly do love us and remember caring for us in those times when we were younger.
For my visuals, I was inspired by the examples with the video in the intro, so I chose to do the same, just making it my own. For the video, I went through my camera for the past couple years as a way to show how I’ve changed throughout the years, including memorable people, events, and places. The particular images I chose were those I felt I had the most attachment to. For my elementary pictures, the one of me hula-hooping is one that really brought me back to that time, as I was trying to improve with my skills and at one point managing to get 4 around me at once. Prom and graduation were arguably the most significant events in my senior year so I felt I had to include the conclusion of my time at LACES with these images. With my Korean heritage, I had to make sure to include my grandparents as they are no longer with me as a way to pay homage to all that they taught me, including my respect towards them.
Each of my pages has a subtle background image and is just a way to relate to the specific community, and I wanted the text color to play along with the background. I went with a criss-cross type of design with my images, having them on opposite sides in a pattern as I felt this was a way in which to present the text efficiently instead of having pictures on one side and images on another. In this way, I felt readers would be enveloped more in my story and could be used as an appeal to pathos.
With the actual writing, I decided to try and tell specific stories I remember from these times, and the progression throughout each community. I wanted to come off in a reminiscent tone, so others could feel immersed in the same experiences I was.
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I really enjoyed scrolling through your website! It was very easy to follow and I liked how each picture had an important meaning to you. I especially enjoyed reading about your Korean community because I found your values similar to mine. Your layout of each page was consistent which made it easy for me as the viewer to follow. Great job!
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I really liked your front page where it says “How I Became Jinu”. I thought that was very provoking and it made me want to learn more about you and your page. I thought that your communities were very interesting. Great website!
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Jinu! I loved the layout of your website and how you made a mini essay with photos on the sides. It was fabulous and I could really see your personality shine through in your writing. Fabulous job!
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Hi Jinu! I loved your pictures and how you chose to right about your community. The pictures were really nice and I loved how you gave each one a description. The pictures help explain your topics and show the things that influenced you growing up. I thought it was really interesting that you chose write about schools you have attended. Overall, great website!
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