Archive for April, 2018

Images of Aging Photographers Tell the Stories behind their Photos – Krista Masci

Now it is time for our Images of Aging contest winners to tell “the rest of the story” about their photograph! Over the next few days our student photographers give their extended caption for the photos they submitted to our contest!

Here is the extended caption from Krista Masci’s photo, “Aging in Full Color.”

Krista Masci, Color Category “Aging In Full Color” – click on the photo to see full resolution

“My grandmother, Wynell, pictured at age 79 now 80, attends a painting class each week with four or five other individuals, where the first 20 minutes are spent sharing snacks and stories of the last week. She is painting an African design from a textile that she brought purchased when she lived in Guinea, where she lived off and on for a few years until April 2016, teaching speech pathology to a missionary family.  What I love about this photo are the many textures: Patterns, canvas, hair, paint, color, and skin combining together to create a mosaic of the lives lived together, friends nearby working in community.” 

Krista’s photo earned 1st place in the Color category.  Continued congratulations, Krista! 

#PGCACU

To read all extended captions, click here. 

Now it is time for our Images of Aging contest winners to tell “the rest of the story” about their photograph! Over the next few days our student photographers give their extended caption for the photos they submitted to our contest!

Here is the extended caption from Emily Adams’ photo, “My ‘Spec-tacular’ Granddad.“

Emily Adams
Mobile Category, “My Spec-Tacular Granddad” –click on the photo to see full resolution

“This is my granddad, Lee. I am entering this photo into the mobile category under the title “My ‘Spec-tacular’ Granddad.” My granddad is 77 years-old, and the absolute kindest person I know. He is a retired school bus driver, and avid YMCA attendee. He and my Nana have been married for over 40 years, and have raised 8 children and many of their grandchildren. After 3 bouts of cancers of differing kinds, 2 knee replacement and 1 hip replacement surgeries, I am completely convinced that he is a superhero. His love for his family and his love for God emanate from him in a tangible way. His positivity and laughter are contagious. He is the most beloved granddad in the world!”

~~~

Emily’s photo earned 1st place in the Mobile category.  Continued congratulations, Emily! 

#PGCACU

To read all extended captions, click here. 

Images of Aging 2017 – 2018 Photo Contest Winners Announced

Our Images of Aging Photo Contest drew many entries in the categories of Black & White, Color, and Mobile.  Awards were presented yesterday at the Images of Aging Recognition Luncheon and Retirement Celebration for Dr. Charlie Pruett at the Williams Performing Arts Center.

For the Images of Aging Photo Contest, ACU students across campus were encouraged to take and submit photographs that included at least one person who is 60 years of age or older.  These photos are also available online on our PGC blog.

Students, Please consider joining this elite group of photographers from all disciplines who appreciate the older adults in their lives and enjoy the digital photography! 

All who entered are winners because they captured a moment in the lives of aging adults. Here are the photos of the  judges choices in each category.

Category: Black & White, 1st Place

Caitlin Walker                                                  Black and White Category                             “The Smile That Never Fades”

~~~

Category: Color, 1st Place

Krista Masci                                                     Color Category                                                  “Aging In Full Color”

~~~

Category: Mobile, 1st Place

Emily Adams
Mobile Category                                                    “My Spec-Tacular Granddad”

~~~

Category: Mobile, Honorable Mention

Samantha McIntyre                                            Mobile Category                                                  “Living That Beach Life”

Congratulations Samantha, Emily, Krista, and Caitlin! 

Special thanks to Laura Kemp and Donna Hester, from the Department of Theater,  and Teena Kincaid for their help with our luncheon and photograph staging. 

#PGCACU