The Monarch

Gallery: Darkness

Click on the Gallery to View Your Fellow Monarchs' Photos of Beauty Within Darkness.

Angelina Vargas and Adrianna Fuller-Boardman • February 27, 2024

Featured Creative: Ryan Spence

Ryan Spence '24 shares the story of his iconic videography journey

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...

Featured Creative: Ben Marinez

Ben Marinez '23 shares the story of his photography journey.

Ben Marinez, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023

"I’m drawn to photography because it’s an underappreciated form of art."

Steve Winters: Wildlife Awareness Through Photography

Erin Chung '23 writes about the famous wildlife photographer, who specializes in wildcat pictures to spread awareness about these endangered animals.

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."

In The Night

April 20, 2023

Absence of Color

February 27, 2023

Photojournalism: Capturing California’s Recent Floods

Erin Chung 23’ writes about photojournalism and the recent California floods.

Erin Chung, Editor • February 27, 2023

Photojournalism has been an essential tool in documenting current events of our world, especially in times of natural disaster. The recent California flooding is no exception, as photojournalists have been working to capture the impact of the floods on the local community.

Featured Creative: Adrianna Fuller-Boardman

Adrianna Fuller-Boardman '24 shares the story of her photography journey.

Adrianna Fuller-Boardman, Staff Writer • November 27, 2022

Natural, candid, and detailed. I want to capture the beauty of everything around me.

Featured Creative: Shefali Bharadwaj

Shefali Bharadwaj '23 shares her journey through candid photography and film.

Erin Chung, Photography Editor • October 18, 2022

I want to transport others to the past and help them reminisce on fond past memories.

As the Leaves Turn

In this issue, Mitty's photographers were challenged to capture images of autumn.

October 18, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Photo Composition

Photography editor Erin Chung writes about three important photo composition tips.

Erin Chung, Photography Editor • October 9, 2022

Whether you're an experienced photographer or a novice, these three composition suggestions can help your photos stand out and look more interesting.

Enya Liu’s Photography Journey

Thi Nguyen, Staff Writer • December 5, 2021

Enya Liu’s photography journey started impulsively, matching the spontaneity of her work. In 5th grade, she took a trip with her family to Hong Kong, where boredom and the lack of WiFi led to her discovery...