Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.
— Oscar Wilde.
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A Day as a Nanny: Quarantine Video Story
I chose to spotlight the most prominent person I spend time with during quarantine and that is the 1 year-old I nanny for, Gabriel. I spend majority of my time with him every day of the week, therefore I wanted to share his daily routine as the focus of my video story.
At work I chose to take different shots of Gabriel as he lived his everyday life. The only issue being, getting longer, steady shots of a 1 year-old before they swipe at the camera or just plain leave the frame can be very difficult. Working with subjects who can be easily distracted or when there is a barrier of true communication, not fully understanding what is going on, capturing clean shots poses several challenges.
In an attempt to double as care-taker and videographer I tried to compile the cleanest shots I could get as Gabriel was in action, following the story of his daily life.
Enjoy!!
Sunshine Study Session Video Shoot
For this exercise, I chose to feature different outlooks composed with a variety of shots of student, Sophia Facione as she studies. I only had access to an iPhone 8+ camera, so getting a clear, still and framed image posed a bigger challenge.
Stay healthy and enjoy the outdoors this quarantine while you get some studying done!!
-Alyssa Facione
Quarantine Coffee Photo story
For this assignment I chose to document my little sister, Sophia Facione, as she pours her morning coffee and takes on yet another day in quarantine.
Enjoy,
Alyssa Facione
Headshot Exercise
Meet Sophia Facione, as she poses in her bedroom in Livonia, Michigan.
For this assignment, I chose to take a picture of my younger sister Sophia while I am visiting my hometown for a few days. I do not have significant experience with photography, or anything of that nature. Although, exercises like this provide me opportunities to apply myself and learn in order to help me grow in the field.
– Alyssa Facione
Crazy Conspiracy Kidz Podcast- ‘What is really going on inside the DIA?’
In this episode of the newly created Conspiracy Podcast, Central Michigan University students, Alyssa and Andy, will take a deeper dive into the theories around the Denver International Airport. Behind the walls and below the surface hold hidden messages that are talked about with outside insight. Listen and tell us what you think?
Pursue passions and live stress-free, an outlook from Austin Chastain
Senior at Central Michigan University, Austin Chastain, speaks on aiming towards a stress-free lifestyle by engaging in some of his favorite hobbies.
Listen down below.
The combination of golfing and gaming to relieve the stress.
In addition to the wise words of Chastain, gaining perspective on his top interests. I faded in music audio to overlay the response of the interviewee.
Reduce stress by doing what you love
Central Michigan University junior Austin Chastain speaks on his favorite activities to cope with the stressful world of college.
Learn more about Austin’s interest in both video gaming and golf.
The start of something new
Welcome to my blog, where music and ideas flow freely among friends. My name is Alyssa Facione and I am a student at Central Michigan University. I am working towards my major in Integrative Public Relations with minors in both Advertising and BCA. This blog is used as a creative channel for my JRN340 class. Designed as a music outlet and mood booster for anyone willing to give my blog a read. Stay up to date with the latest events and sounds. Get excited for more content to come!!
Alyssa's Media Blog 