Portraiture

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Photo Essay on Sports Action
Sports actions are quick – too quick to fully comprehend. Some are so fast that they happen in the blink of an eye. It is difficult to appreciate the elegance of such movements as they happen, but photography freezes these moments to allow us to see the details of these athletic performances. This photo essay invites you to study the intensity of sports action at a leisurely pace, allowing for a closer inspection of the athletes’ performances.
Reynaldo Reyes-Arroyo makes a pass in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 16, 2020. He started playing rugby in college and plans to continue playing after college. “I started playing rugby to impress a girl from New Zealand,” he said. “I stayed because it’s really fun. I remember scoring my first try in practice – I hadn’t felt that good in a long time.”
Reynaldo Reyes-Arroyo makes a pass in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 16, 2020. He started playing rugby in college and plans to continue playing after college. “I started playing rugby to impress a girl from New Zealand,” he said. “I stayed because it’s really fun. I remember scoring my first try in practice – I hadn’t felt that good in a long time.”
Philip Patterson does a volley kick in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 17, 2020. He played soccer from elementary school all the way through high school, where he was the goalkeeper on the varsity team. “I like playing soccer not only because it’s fun, but because of the many friendships I have made from it.”
Philip Patterson does a volley kick in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 17, 2020. He played soccer from elementary school all the way through high school, where he was the goalkeeper on the varsity team. “I like playing soccer not only because it’s fun, but because of the many friendships I have made from it.”
Neeral Patel makes a throw in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 17, 2020. He played baseball in little league from elementary school through middle school. “I enjoyed playing baseball because it was very similar to me playing cricket when I was growing up,” he said.
Neeral Patel makes a throw in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 17, 2020. He played baseball in little league from elementary school through middle school. “I enjoyed playing baseball because it was very similar to me playing cricket when I was growing up,” he said.
Abe Loven takes a swing in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. He started playing tee-ball when he was four and played until high school. “They say hitting a baseball is one of the hardest tasks of any sport,” he said. “It’s like a game of chess between the pitcher and the batter, but you only have a split second to make a decision as the pieces are flying towards you at 90 miles per hour.”
Abe Loven takes a swing in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. He started playing tee-ball when he was four and played until high school. “They say hitting a baseball is one of the hardest tasks of any sport,” he said. “It’s like a game of chess between the pitcher and the batter, but you only have a split second to make a decision as the pieces are flying towards you at 90 miles per hour.”
Reynaldo Reyes-Arroyo throws a jab in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. He boxed in middle and high school at a gym in Fayetteville, N.C. “I used to get into a lot of fights when I was younger,” he said. “Mom and Dad were not fans of that, so I boxed instead.”
Reynaldo Reyes-Arroyo throws a jab in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. He boxed in middle and high school at a gym in Fayetteville, N.C. “I used to get into a lot of fights when I was younger,” he said. “Mom and Dad were not fans of that, so I boxed instead.”
Neeral Patel hits a volley in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nov. 17, 2020. He started playing tennis in high school, where he competed on the varsity team and made it all the way to the state championship. “I’m proud that I was able to quickly learn the game and become a contender for the state title,” he said.
Neeral Patel hits a volley in Chapel Hill, N.C. Nov. 17, 2020. He started playing tennis in high school, where he competed on the varsity team and made it all the way to the state championship. “I’m proud that I was able to quickly learn the game and become a contender for the state title,” he said.
Philip Patterson takes a shot in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. Many of his friends played basketball in local church leagues when he was in high school. “The only time I played basketball was with my friends,” he said. “It was still fun, though.”
Philip Patterson takes a shot in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. Many of his friends played basketball in local church leagues when he was in high school. “The only time I played basketball was with my friends,” he said. “It was still fun, though.”
Philip Patterson dribbles in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. He would often play pick-up games of basketball with his friends when he was growing up. “It’s always fun to play basketball,” he said, “but it’s better to play with your friends.”
Philip Patterson dribbles in Chapel Hill, N.C., Nov. 21, 2020. He would often play pick-up games of basketball with his friends when he was growing up. “It’s always fun to play basketball,” he said, “but it’s better to play with your friends.”
Photo Essay on Personal Loss During the Pandemic
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to a screeching halt. Now, six months later, lockdowns still persist as death tolls continue to rise. In this essay, college students reflect on how their lives have changed due to the pandemic.
UNC student Reynaldo Reyes-Arroyo poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He practices boxing in the basement of his house. “I just want to fight like Mike [Tyson],” he said.
UNC student Reynaldo Reyes-Arroyo poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He practices boxing in the basement of his house. “I just want to fight like Mike [Tyson],” he said.
UNC student Neeral Patel poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He’s a member of the Order of the Bell Tower, a venerated group at UNC. “I miss working tailgates at the bell tower on games days,” he said.
UNC student Neeral Patel poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He’s a member of the Order of the Bell Tower, a venerated group at UNC. “I miss working tailgates at the bell tower on games days,” he said.
UNC student Abe Loven poses for a self-portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He works as a photographer at The Daily Tar Heel. “I miss being able to take up a lot of sports assignments at UNC,” he said.
UNC student Abe Loven poses for a self-portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He works as a photographer at The Daily Tar Heel. “I miss being able to take up a lot of sports assignments at UNC,” he said.
UNC student Claire Heffner poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. Last year she founded Feral2Sterile, a club whose goal is to help feed and sterilize feral cats in the area. “It’s hard to see so many hungry animals around campus,” she said.
UNC student Claire Heffner poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. Last year she founded Feral2Sterile, a club whose goal is to help feed and sterilize feral cats in the area. “It’s hard to see so many hungry animals around campus,” she said.
UNC student Philip Patterson poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He was president of the UNC Men’s Rugby Club team last school year. “I love the comradery and competitiveness of rugby,” he said.
UNC student Philip Patterson poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 16, 2020. He was president of the UNC Men’s Rugby Club team last school year. “I love the comradery and competitiveness of rugby,” he said.
Singles
Pat Davison’s dog, Poochy, poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 6, 2020.
Pat Davison’s dog, Poochy, poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 6, 2020.
Neeral Patel poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. He uses this position for meditations he does daily to help clear his mind.
Neeral Patel poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. He uses this position for meditations he does daily to help clear his mind.
Abe Loven poses for a self-portrait in his car in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 28, 2020. Three days prior, he was rear-ended while driving on the interstate. “I was surprised by how bad the damage to my car was,” he said after the accident.
Abe Loven poses for a self-portrait in his car in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 28, 2020. Three days prior, he was rear-ended while driving on the interstate. “I was surprised by how bad the damage to my car was,” he said after the accident.
Derek Ji poses for a portrait in the Dodecalis Luminarium in Sydney, Jan. 26, 2020. The inflatable art exhibit, which uses natural light to create a colorful maze of rooms, was on display for 19 days as part of the Sydney Festival 2020.
Derek Ji poses for a portrait in the Dodecalis Luminarium in Sydney, Jan. 26, 2020. The inflatable art exhibit, which uses natural light to create a colorful maze of rooms, was on display for 19 days as part of the Sydney Festival 2020.
Abe Loven poses for a self-portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 4, 2020.
Abe Loven poses for a self-portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 4, 2020.
Philip Patterson poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 4, 2020.
Philip Patterson poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 4, 2020.
Kyle McClintock poses for a portrait with a palm tree in Big Island, Hawaii, March 13, 2020.
Kyle McClintock poses for a portrait with a palm tree in Big Island, Hawaii, March 13, 2020.
Student photographer Landon Bost poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 6, 2020.
Student photographer Landon Bost poses for a portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 6, 2020.
Abe Loven swings a baseball bat for a self-portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020.
Abe Loven swings a baseball bat for a self-portrait in Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020.
Kyle McClintock poses for a portrait in the Talley Student Union at NC State in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 17, 2020. Everyone inside of a campus building is required to wear a mask due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kyle McClintock poses for a portrait in the Talley Student Union at NC State in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 17, 2020. Everyone inside of a campus building is required to wear a mask due to the coronavirus pandemic.