Annie DeSmith PHO 238 Homework

Street Photography: A man poses candidly in the middle of the street for my camera: "Did you get me in the picture? No? How about now?"

An elderly couple takes an afternoon walk around Grand Rapids.

A man and his daughter stand outside of Madcap coffee shop.

A woman studies as the sun goes down over Rosa Parks Circle.

A man who simply goes by "Walter" plays his saxophone on a city bench. He is self-taught and says that practicing jazz music in the streets is very rewarding. The best moments, according to Walter, are when people stop and listen, and he can tell that he has lifted someone's spirits.

Speech/Speaker: Pastor Troy Evans guest speaks at Wellspring Church in Hudsonville. His sermon was entitled, "Who Am I?"

Troy Evans is the pastor at The Edge Urban Fellowship in Grand Rapids.

His teaching style is very dynamic and exciting, making his sermons thought-provoking and enjoyable to listen to.

Annie DeSmith Photo Essay #2: GR Farmer's Markets

Although Grand Rapids is a relatively large city, the community interacts in a small-town sort of way. One of Grand Rapid's biggest focuses is on buying local and giving back to the pool of Grand Rapids-area farmers and suppliers. Because of this focus, there are several farmer's markets situated right in the middle of the bustling streets and towering buildings of downtown Grand Rapids.

The outdoors farmer's markets offer a large selection of different items, including little trinkets and modern terrariums...

fresh-cut flowers in colorful bundles and bouquets...

fresh fruits and vegetables that are locally grown and chemical-free...

and homemade jellies, honey, spreads, spices, and teas.

Although outdoors farmers markets are very popular, there are some restrictions as far as what can be offered. Indoors farmers markets offer a larger variety of products because of their connection to electricity, and therefore ovens, electric tools, and refrigeration. Because of this, the indoors farmer's market in Grand Rapids carries fresh fish, full, cooked meals...

and even sweet treats and confections. And all products can be purchased with the intent of giving back to a community that thinks big and buys small!

Cassie Daszko Photo Essay #2

People are greeted in the door before heading in for service.

 South Harbor Church is located in Byron Center, Michigan and strives to bring people back to God.

Techs in the sound booth make sure that the words for the song and
the sermon show up on the screen and make sure everyone sounds good. 

The band leads the church each week. 

Pastor Tim, lead pastor at South Harbor, holds Paige
Elizabeth has he dedicates her as he parents and
sister look on. Her brother was distracted by the
camera flashes in the crowd.

Pastor Tim emphasizes a point in his sermon. 

Tim post the words to his sermon on the two big screens on
each side of the stage.

South Harbor has a heart for children's mission.
One of their partners is Hand2Hand, which provides
food for families at local elementary schools.

Cassie Daszko PHO 238 - Homework

Tim Wilson, lead Pastor at South Harbor Church in Byron
Center. leads a sermon on why we should pray and myths
about prayer.

Blur Motion .... My friend Ken goes in for the strike ... which
he got by the way

Panning ... Karlene goes in for her chance at the perfect frame.

Depth of Field ... I like this because
of it's simplicity.

Add caption Sporting Event ... Cornerstone University students
celebrating after watching the men's basketball won their 2nd national
championship in five years at Mol Arena during a watch party.

Freeze Motion

While driving around I noticed a local church hosting a block party with a chili cook-off and a petting zoo for kids to enjoy.

Cassie Daszko PHO 238 Photo Essay #1

Hannah starts her morning with breakfast. She will lose sleep in order to get food. She will also use this time to catch up on social media or last minute homework.

This particular morning she was really stressed out, so she took a few minutes to play with her guinea pigs Snickers and Peanut.

Once play time was over she started getting ready for the day.
She puts on her make up,

 gathers all of her books,


















and heads out the door.

Annie DeSmith PHO 238 Homework

Panel: A panel discusses the impact of technology and social media on relationships during a class chapel.

The participants of the panel share a laugh.

Breaking News: The rubble of what was once Oliver Racing Parts lies in a skeleton-like heap after burning down unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12. The building, which is located near the intersection of Cedar Street and Clancy Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, was abandoned and empty at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The entire building is still completely fenced off...

...and the street remains closed and blocked.

The sun sets over the ragged rubble.