Photography is my life’s passion. Here are a few of the adventures it has taken me on.
Witnessing a Moment
Politically/Socially Charged Images
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. This photo was taken directly after Trump made a comment about the “corrupt media” and told supporters to boo the media. I found their reactions to be powerful.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Protesters held up signs outside of the Trump Rally.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Trump supporters shouted chants of support for the 45th President as he addressed them from the Knapp Center Stage.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Protests overtook the streets as supporters filed into the Knapp Center. Debate over whether hosting a Trump rally at Drake was a violation of Drake’s promise to ensure diversity and inclusion of students on campus was illustrated in signs and demonstrations.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. President Trump has had issues with curating a black following for his campaign. These two men had flagged me down as I was taking pictures of the growing line and asked that I take their picture.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Protesters held up “Black Lives Matter” signs outside of Trump Rally.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Supporters held up “Women for Trump” signs inside the Trump Rally.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Protesters held up “Trump Made America Hate Again” signs outside of Trump Rally.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Venders were selling hats marked “Make America Great Again” and “Women For Trump” outside the rally. Notebly, the hats were manufactured in China.
Taken January 30, 2020 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Supporters were using their phones to document the rally while a majority of journalists pre-approved for the event were kept outside because the event was at “full capacity.” I myself had to use my Drake status to get in through the back entrance.
Please read my article retelling the events of this day here
