Seniors Shoot: Color

Check out the great work our seniors did this week picturing color and understanding color theory:

Complementary or Contrasting Color:

- Nopthira (Yuii) Wanwan

- Tomas Patlan

- Clarence Zack-Cade

- Katelynn Robinson



Harmonious Color:

- Sue Yang

- Mekhena Tannehill

- Claudia Barcenas

Week Three: Students Speak!

"This week I began my promotional video. Automotive is, in fact, a very interesting major - Mr. Anderson explained to Fana and I about the wonders of a water carburetor."

- Ebony Foreman

This week was very good, I'm actually getting to do what I want - taking pictures most of the time. I snapped a few pictures that I really like and I hope to take more that others will enjoy as well.

- Tomas Patlan

"This week I attempted my first "stop action" photo. When I saw that my partner was in the air, jumping through the camera lens, I had a rush of enlightenment. I love catching what I see on film, it's a way of showing the world how I see things"

- Thuy Nguyen

"I had a lot of fun going downtown to take pictures. We took a lot of neat close-ups and stop action/motion pictures. It was a bit too sunny, but overall it was a good day."

- Billy Cha

"I got better at loading the reel and developing the film. I also learned how to color black and white pictures in Photoshop and made my pictures all pretty. I've noticed, though, that I tend to favor a drab, "faded out" color scheme when coloring them"

- Giayen Nguyen

Thanks for the great week guys and gals - looking forward to see what you all do next week!

- Ms. Pelster

Top Picks from Senior Walking Field trip:

-Tomas Patlan

-Claudia Barcenas


-Ebony Foreman




-Christina Doan

Seniors Shoot: Line

Here are a couple pictures from the seniors shooting "line" from their elements of design series.

-Sara Phommavongxay

-Qadira Moultrie

Communications Students Week 2 thoughts

"This week I found out that I love photography."

- Shaquilla Spruill

"I finally got the handle on perfecting the reel in the dark, the pictures came out better the 2nd time."

-Carina Conley

"I'm happy that I am going to get my picture on the wall. Everyone's going to see it.

-Shawncy Townsend

"I feel like the week was a bit slow...but then I feel like I'm behind on work. It's been an exhausting week and I hope I have more energy to take good pictures for communications. I'm a bit worried about the promo board - I should start working on that. I've been busy working all week - Mmm! Ice cream!"

-Sue Yang

"This week I went out to take some pictures with Kawanna. We made hall passes, it was fun because we get to design our own hall pass. So far, this week has gone by fast!"

- Yuii Wan

Communications puts out 1st Promo Video

Mekhena Tannehill helped robotics make a promotional recruitment video for the assemblies today. Check it out!

Junior Communications - Portraiture Success

- Tracy Saechao

Today the first successful environmental portrait made it to the display wall. Good Work Tracy!

Senior Communications - Environmental Portrait

Assignment 1 - Take a picture of your partner for display in our classroom

Top Picks:

Mekhena Tannehill

Clarence Zack-Cade

Great job this week! Looking forward to more awesome images to come!

Ms. Pelster

Communications students and the first week

Here are a few comments from communications students when asked about their first week and the what they are looking forward to for the year:

"My first week of school has been awesome. All my classes are super relaxed and and cool. I am looking forward to working on developing the end of year video. Also, I am excited to start my professional photography portfolio. I can't wait to learn everything Ms. Pelster is going to teach us. Will will see how the year goes"

- Katelynn Robinson Comm IV

"Well, I want to have the best experience this year; playing soccer for the school, getting better grades, and having fun - but taking grades and graduating."

- Daniel Morales Comm IV

"I'm excited about being in communications class because this is my major, and it's something I want to do in life. So, I'm happy about taking pictures and learning how to work the camera, and learning the different techniques of taking pictures"

- Bryana Hale Comm III


"I'm excited for this year because my classes already seem enjoyable, even though its only the third day. Also, my friends and I have a jerk crew, so we'll be making videos occasionally."

- Taryn Randle Comm III


We are looking forward to a great year stay tuned to see the work we produce weekly!

- Ms. Pelster

Benson website

For all you new students, don't forget to check out website for updates and the bulletin.
www.bensonhs.net