Iziah’s season snapshots – The Prospector

I used to be requested by our Multimedia Editor Sebastian Perez-Navarro to submit my finest photographs of the semester to this point, so right here is a compilation of my favourite Prospector work of the semester up till now. Each one in every of these photographs stands out to me for a completely different motive, and I’ve included the context behind them.

Goldrush Fireworks

I wished to offer my very own spin on the usual photographer protection of Minerpalooza. I’ve by no means lined the occasion earlier than and I used to be fairly nervous, so I believed it’d be enjoyable and make me extra snug to have a look at the occasion with the mindset of “fake like this can be a actually aesthetic A24 movie and get one of the best pictures I can.

Cemetery Fashion

This was a one-of-a-kind vogue present in Concordia cemetery referred to as “Death by Denim,” and I believed it was a novel idea which inclined me to shoot it. If you couldn’t inform already, I wish to go loopy modifying my photographs. I really like the way in which that every thing simply makes the mannequin stand out right here. This occasion goes down in my ebook of most fascinating occasions.

Lucha Libre

I are inclined to steer away from capturing sports activities, however I simply needed to soar on this occasion, because it was completely different from
my common type of images and appeared so enjoyable to shoot. This was a Lucha Libre occasion that occurred at Ascarate Park, which featured El Hijo del Santo, who’s referred to as a world-renowned lucha libre fighter. Even although I nearly acquired hit a number of occasions, it was so price it.

Football Glory

This image was the entrance cowl of our first situation of the autumn 2025 semester, and I’m happy with this shot due to how fast-paced soccer can get. I bear in mind being so zoned out on the aspect of the sphere and seeing Ashten Emory charging in the direction of me, I’ve by no means picked up my digital camera so quick earlier than. While I do know nothing about soccer, it’s nonetheless my favourite sport to shoot.

Miner Dash

Back then once I used to see photographers get such good candids of celebrations, I believed “there’s no way.” After plenty of apply, I feel I used to be capable of get a reasonably good candid right here. This was the Miner Dash occasion, which I needed to get up at 6 a.m. for and actually, I’m fairly stunned I even made it on time.

Behind Denim

This was a part of the behind the scenes of the “Death by Denim” vogue present curated by Janace Walker. I acquired to have this photoshoot in Perches Funeral Home, which had completely different themed displays in its museum portion of the funeral residence. I didn’t even know this was a factor previous to the photoshoot, nevertheless it got here in helpful for this enjoyable photoshoot.

Raise Your Pick

I solely had about quarter-hour to have this photoshoot, which if you’re a choosy photographer like me, you’ll know quarter-hour is near nothing. Through The Prospector and our Assistant Director Crystal Hinga, I had alternative to shoot for UTEP’s “Raise Your Pick” marketing campaign which meant I needed to deliver the highest quality I may. 

Futbol vs. Football

Prior to this photoshoot, it felt like some time since I deliberate a enjoyable idea for a narrative that I used to be capturing. These photographs had been for a narrative about “Futbol vs. Football,” which in contrast the historical past of the 2 sports activities. Isaac and Diego, the 2 topics on this photograph, had been one of the best individuals to assist me deliver the story to life. 

Tribute Scream

This is Janace Walker, the face behind “Death by Denim.” At the tip of her Concordia Cemetery vogue present, she paid tribute to the useless with a scream, which I occurred to be standing within the excellent place to seize.

Editor Photoshoot

This is a photograph of our Fall 2025 Layout Editor Mia Colmenero for our “meet the editors” photoshoot. For this photoshoot, I wished to see how inventive I may get for every editor, whereas nonetheless staying true to the general vibe. I bear in mind having our Sports Editor Kristian Hernandez stand behind everybody with a conveyable LED so I may get my preferrred lighting. 

Goldrush Anticipation

For this photograph, I wished to indicate the anticipation that Texas Western Gold Rush brings by conserving everybody within the crowd hidden. It was additionally my first time protecting Gold Rush as effectively. Fun reality, on the time of penning this, the image is presently my header on LinkedIn.

Iziah Moreno is the photograph editor and could also be reached at [email protected]