Photojournalism

OC Women's March 2020

What an amazing experience.

I documented The OC Women’s March on Jan 18 2020 in Santa Ana, CA. Thousands showed up and marched. I really have no words for such an incredible, peaceful demonstration. From the gathering before the march, the speakers on stage, and the 2 hour march itself. I loved walking with the group, starting up front and letting the crowd move through me as I walked. This way I could document over 2000 images of moments. The signage, the clothing, the art, the messages… the bonding…It was so awesome to capture.

Here are just a taste of my favorite images. Please go to my main website, www.alicotton.com to find the two folders I have listed with all 350 images. I know it is a lot, but I could not cut any more out as each image has such a strong message that needed to be shared for those not there, and for future generations to see how we are fighting for them, now.

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Elizabeth Warren Rally in Hanover NH

I had about 2 hours notice before I hopped into my friend Mikey’s car and stood in line to get into Democratic Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren’s Rally at the Hanover Inn. What an incredible experience. It was a thrill to photograph, and Elizabeth is such a fantastic human. She is down-to-earth and has an incredible sense of humor.

I love shooting these self-assigned-assignments, as I still learning new techniques to capture the best images, expressions, angles, and depth. I used the available light and shot wide open to isolate her from the background. I also had a split second before the standing room only filled up to chose the side of the stage to stand, angling myself to use the NH Flag logo as her backdrop, which worked perfectly! I also scouted the audience to create a story with my images. I love looking for moments which will become stronger as time passes, opening a door to history for future generations to learn about.

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