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The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Sentinel, from the portfolio Parmelian Prints Of The High Sierras, 1923

Ansel Adams: America’s Greatest Photographer of the 20th Century

Mary Pham ‘26, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Ansel Adams is one of the most well-known photographers in the world. Born on February 20, 1902, Adams grew up in San Francisco by the Golden Gate. At the age of 12, his parents decided to take him...

Photo from Patrick Marleau’s Retirement Ceremony

Featured Creative: Panayiota Good

Nikethana Karthikeyan '27, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

How long have you been involved in photography? I started taking photos in 2018 while I was in college at the University of Oregon. What inspired you to pursue it? Was there a moment that made...

5 Composition Tips to Quickly Elevate Your Photos

5 Composition Tips to Quickly Elevate Your Photos

Adrianna Fuller-Boardman, Editor February 27, 2024

Do you want to take more eye-catching photos? Then here are 5 quick tips for your photos. All these composition techniques help to move the viewer's eyes to your subject and each of these can be used in...

Is Anyone Really ‘Photogenic’?

Is Anyone Really ‘Photogenic’?

Hannah Greene, Staff Writer December 9, 2023

In the modern-day digital space, photos are everywhere. From countless ‘flicks’ circulating your friends’ Instagram stories to absolutely heinous high school and college I.D photos, getting your...

Featured Creative: Ryan Spence

Featured Creative: Ryan Spence

Ryan Spence, Staff Writer October 18, 2023

How did you start videography/photography? I have always had an eye for creative media and once I had finally bought a camera I could put my ideas to work. I was motivated to make creative media by...

Digital vs Mobile Cameras

Digital vs Mobile Cameras

Brianna Dang, Staff Writer October 18, 2023
The younger generation is drawn to these digital cameras, because the quality allows them to feel like they are living in the moment. The quality of most digital cameras tends to be good, therefore many students don't mind carrying around a digital camera if it means that they are getting great pictures.
Ben Marinez

Featured Creative: Ben Marinez

Ben Marinez, Staff Writer April 24, 2023
"I’m drawn to photography because it’s an underappreciated form of art."
Steve Winters

Steve Winters: Wildlife Awareness Through Photography

Erin Chung, Editor April 24, 2023
"Through his work, Winters hopes to increase awareness about wildlife conservation, particularly in urban areas, such as the Hollywood Hills, where human activity can pose a threat to these beautiful animals."
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