Medley

Artist: Sophia Shen-yip
Writer: Justin Dubbs
Editor: Shiori Chen

Sophia Shen-Yip is a 15-year-old sophomore who started her photography pastime in late 2021 amid the pandemic. Her methods are simple as she owns no fancy expensive cameras, but she utilizes programs like Lightroom to present pieces in their best lighting and color. For this particular piece, she spent around 30 minutes editing what might’ve been just a quick snapshot into the most outstanding image of itself. “Medley” is a couple of paper lanterns in a cluttered Chinatown store in San Francisco. While it may not have any significant symbolic value, the picture has a home-like warm tone, conveying calmness and contentment. The lanterns have significant cultural value to the people who hang them up as they are likely used to celebrate the Chinese New Year, an important event in Chinese culture. “Medley” is an image that captures a portion of this culture in a very enlightening and straightforward way, allowing everyone to appreciate this spectacular event.