Artist: Derek Chang
Writer: Keira Sarmiento
Editor: Nathan Turnbeaugh
Derek Chang, a 16-year-old sophomore at Carlmont, relies on his intuition when it comes to photography. For example, when he took this photo “A night in the past”, he had just been wandering the city with sophomore Alaina Yung, the image’s subject. He stopped, recognized the unique atmosphere, then snapped a picture. The editing followed a similar process; he experimented with nearly all the different settings: exposure, contrast, highlight, shadow, etc. until he was satisfied.
Chang said he doesn’t try searching for the perfect photo-worthy spot for every image he takes. Instead, he goes about his day, and whenever he sees something interesting, he takes a picture. With this in mind, it seems this scene, with its red hues, dark shadows, and relaxing late-night atmosphere, is simply a snapshot of Chang’s life.
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