The unique plot of the adaptation draws a crowd to Long Wharf Theatre, however for Staples students there is another feature that makes the play relatable: talkbacks made by English teacher Dan Geraghty. Geraghty, a “Macbeth” expert and a veteran, was put in contact with Ting in order to be a mentor and to provide tangible experiences that would authenticate the war veteran experience. Additionally, Geraghty will have conversations with the audience after some shows.

Showcased at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, “Macbeth 1969” premiered Jan. 18 and will continue until Feb 12. Ting’s adaptation gives the classic play read in freshman English a whole new makeover with Macbeth and fellow soldiers returning from war and dealing with the aftermath of the events that they had experienced and the injuries that have received from enemies in the war.

The pre-production process consisted of meeting with veterans, doctors, as well as Geraghty. “Ting humanizes Macbeth and brings light to the Post Tramatic Stress Disorder that affects veterans. PTSD begins to explain the supernatural that occurred in the original play, “ Geraghty said.  Ting keeps a delicate balance between staying true to “Macbeth” while also using precise moments to help the audience understand the difficult experiences that veterans from every war endure.

Fellow Staples English teacher, Christine Radler, who has years of experience teaching “Macbeth” took her knowledge to Long Wharf Theatre to see “Macbeth 1969.” As a Shakespeare pro Radler could follow along with the plot, however, “the audience really had to know the play well in order to begin to understand the unique adaptation,” Radler said.  The multiple character roles could confuse the audience and were a challenge even to a seasoned English teacher.

Intertwining history and English, “Macbeth 1969” stands as an adaption that provides a unique perspective on “Macbeth” and war veterans  “The audience feels fear when they see tragedy and then ultimately become self reflective. The final question is how do we stop the cycle of violence and raise awareness for PTSD?” Geraghty said.

Yet Neeson, nearing 60 but a burly 6’4, has become one of America’s action heroes and one of the unlikeliest big movie stars of the 21^st Century.

Thanks to a recent surge of action-packed films, including (but not limited to) blockbusters “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” “Batman Begins,” “Taken,” “Clash of the Titans,” “The A-Team” and “Unknown.” Although these films haven’t been as well-received as Neeson’s famous work in critically acclaimed 90’s films like Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List” or Woody Allen’s “Husbands and Wives,” Neeson is dominating box office worldwide with his newfound popularity as the new macho man of the big screen.

This week, Neeson is back in “The Grey”, a man vs. nature movie about a sharpshooter who crash-lands in the Alaskan wilderness with a bunch of society’s rejects, who are then hunted by wolves. The wolves travel in packs and have home-court advantage, but Neeson and his men team up and battle the wolves in an epic war for survival.

Here’s why high school kids will love it: this movie, about men alone in nature and fighting to stay alive, is just like so many other great movies that came before it, like “Cast Away,” “Into the Wild,” “The Edge,” “Jeremiah Johnson” and “127 Hours.” It takes place in Alaska, where the stakes are always high and the scenery is always breathtaking.

But the adrenaline rush is the X-factor.

All the Boy Scout lessons, Discovery Channel visits, and walks in the woods always have people thinking: what if I really was stuck here, battling to live? That is exactly the kind of topic “The Grey” deals with, but in a softer way. Neeson’s character struggles to come to terms with the fact that he may never see his family again, and this provides a bit of an explanation for this man who suddenly possesses great fighting skills.

Parts of “The Grey” are slow—glacial scenes showcasing the panic over the plane crash and campfire escape discussions—but the climax at the end is worth it. Plus, it’s incredible to see Neeson kick so many butts for a man who as old as Tobey Maguire and Shia LaBeouf combined.

The point is that even though there aren’t too many good movies out there nowadays—the best thing to do is rent “Bridesmaids” on Netflix—“The Grey” is a great movie. It’s a terrific story about a bunch of men who band together in frigid temperatures, thousands of miles from home, and claw their way to freedom and redemption.

Way to do Ireland proud, Liam.

Best Picture:

 Predicted Nominations 

-The Descendants (Alexander Payne)

-The Artist (Michael Hazanavicius)

-War Horse (Steven Spielberg)

-Hugo (Martin Scorsese)

-The Ides of March (George Clooney)

-Midnight in Paris (Woody Allen)

-Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (David Fincher)

-The Tree of Life (Terrance Malick)

-The Skin I Live in (Pedro Almadovar)

My Prediction

For the first time in several years, I can confidently say that there is no true standout when I think of potential Best Pictures. While there is no shortage of big time directors on this list, it seems as if no single film has gotten any serious momentum thus far. That being said, I believe that Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants” will take home the victory Oscar night. Universal acclaim is incredibly important when it comes to the an Oscar victory, and that is something that this film has over any other. A.O. Scott, lauded film critic for the New York Times, has already called “The Descendants” as one of his favorite films of the year, which may not seem like much, but its something that generates momentum. I wouldn’t be surprised if “The Artist” took home the golden boy, but in my mind, the film is far too lightweight of a contender. The good news is that the race is still wide open, so perhaps a film like “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” could “cop” a nomination, as it has picked up some steam over the past couple weeks.

Best Actor

George Clooney (The Descendants)

Jean Dujardin (The Artist)

Brad Pitt (Moneyball)

Michael Fassbender (Shame)

Leonardo DiCaprio (J.Edgar)

When I did this prediction segment last year, I called this award the most predictable out of all the Oscar segments. The reason I said this is because it is always a front-runner, a powerhouse performance that takes home the gold. The problem is that this year, there is no “Wow, he will win” performance. My best guess is George Clooney, because he gives a performance that is remarkable in in its realism. The Academy often gets criticized for its appeal to the powerhouse, and I think that this year it will be a statement to support the opposite.

Best Actress

Meryl Streep (Iron Lady)

Michelle Williams (My Week with Marilyn)

Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin)

Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs)

Viola Davis (The Help)

Do I even have to write this? Meryl Streep is winning this. She is too legendary and her performance is sublime . In a wonderful year of performances for Actresses, its hard to imagine that Streep wouldn’t take it home. Michelle Williams has the best chance to knock her off, but that’s a long shot.

*****

These are only a handful of predictions for the upcoming Oscar race. Late January is when these nominations come out, and you guys should be smart enough to know that the Golden Globes do not mean anything for the Oscar race. As we saw last year, the race can be wide-open right up until the envelope is opened on that fateful night. This is only the beginning of my extensive Oscar coverage, so stay tuned.

Olson has been interested in the art of photography since age seven, starting with her fascination with her mother’s old 35mm Canon 81.  “My mom was an art major in college, and when she gave it to me, I just began loving every aspect of developing photos,” Olsen said.

Since then, Olson has come a long way.  She has taken the course Darkroom eight times, participated in a summer program at theSchoolofVisual ArtsinNew York City, and continues to photograph recreationally.

Through the lens of her Canon AE-1 or her Ricohflex, Olson explores the world of portraiture and candid photography, aiming to capture genuine emotion.  “People are my favorite subjects…I work hard to find what’s really going on in their heads.”

However, this isn’t always an easy task. “When people see a camera they tense up and act how they think they’re supposed to act,” says Olson.  One of her main obstacles as a photographer is capturing her subjects in a natural state, without the forced emotions and staged scenes.

To find this balance, Olson often turns to her friends or her 12-year-old brother to use as her muse.  In some cases, she will even bring her camera with her when she babysits, asking the children’s parents for consent before photographing them.

And it’s in that instance that you know photography is more than a hobby for Olson, whose camera is practically glued to her at all times – it’s a lifestyle.

Still, her passion in the subject has not kept her from discovering her other artistic talents.  Olson explores the wh world of art, hoping to eventually work in a field with aesthetics.  Career options on Olson’s radar include working in advertising, product/toy design, or industrial design.

Olson contributes her interest in industrial design to her father, who works in low-income housing development.  In fact, it was on the site of one of his projects that she attributes her most interesting photography experience.

It was an eerie scene, says Olson, referring to rummaging through what was left of Bridgeport’s old Pitkin Theater, just hours before her father’s company was going to knock it down. 

Of course, she turned these rare circumstances into a photo opportunity.  “There were so many memories in there; it was so interesting and beautiful,” Olson said.  The haunting setting has been etched in her mind ever since, inspiring her to continue to find the hidden beauty in her subjects.

What inspires Olson when she’s looking for one of these “photo-ops” is lighting.  She is constantly looking for unique light and attempting to recreate it in shoots.  Olson believes that the light is what truly makes a photograph. Janet Gartska, Olson’s darkroom teacher describes Olson’s talent with lighting as “unique – one of a kind.”

Other inspirations include the work of photographer Juergen Teller, who is widely known for his photos in Marc Jacobs advertisements. Olson looks up to him because he’s the only remaining “passion photographer,” who doesn’t airbrush or Photoshop his work.  “His work is really strange,” Olson said.  “He does what he wants and doesn’t care about anything else.”

The uniqueness of Teller’s cohesive collection is a quality that Olson hopes to produce in future projects.

As of now she plans to start a series on age, consisting of portraits of various ages, ranging from babies to senior citizens.

 “It’s always been a dream of mine to do that,” Olson said.  “You can see what they’ve experienced at different ages; it’s something in their eyes.”

1) Piano Concerto in D Minor- Bach: if study music were food, this would be pure protein. Countless studies have shown classical music to be the best to study to, especially Baroque. Plus whenever I listen to Bach, I can practically feel my IQ rise twenty points.

2) Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymtic- Isaac Hayes: Think your vocab term list is difficut to memorize? At least you don’t have jazz pianist Isaac Hayes as your English teacher.

3) Heartless (Kanye West Cover)- William Fitzsimmons: normally I love hip hop, but when I’m trying to recall all of the Chinese dynasties, the loud beats and lyrics can become a little distracting. Thanks to William Fitzsimmons, his soft acoustic guitar and his even softer crooning, you can listen to an awesome cover of a decent Kanye song (And I promise you, it’s a lot better than The Fray’s cover of the same song)

4) Intro- The Xx: Or, for that matter, anything by the Xx. This British band has an amazing, introverted sound that helps even the most restless mind focus. I picked “Intro” mostly because it has no vocals, but they also just released a great demo song, “Open Eyes,” that sound amazing as well.

5) Crosses- José González: Another great acoustic guitarist, González’s calming voice and lyrics can de-stress you upon the very first chord. The soft guitar will make you want to put this song on repeat.

6) The Wind- Cat Stevens: This song is a short and sweet minute and 42 seconds, but that doesn’t stop “The Wind” from giving you a brief, 70’s-style tranquil moment in the midst of chaotic note-taking and fact-memorizing.

7) Derwentwater Stones- Robin Pecknold: The frontman for Indie band Fleet Foxes is now doing a solo project of making folksy songs, and by the sounds of “Derwentwater Stones,” it seems to be working out pretty well for him. When I say folksy, I don’t mean banjo and bluegrass, but rather beautiful lyrics. (a much better definition of folksy)

Nightlife- Phantogram: To make up your lack of one during midterms, “Nightlife” serves as a peaceful break from Phantogram’s usual electo trip-pop junk. It’s refreshing until you listen closely to the angsty lyrics, but hopefully you’ll be too busy studying to do that!

This game has become overwhelmingly well -known amongst the mass majority of people. The sole idea is to load up a slingshot with a tiny “angry bird.” Pull back the slingshot and let it rip at towers being placed in front. While this is a very basic idea, it has caused what could be described as a revolution.

Students like Greg Shikowitz ’13 have claimed to have phases where they are playing Angry Birds almost every day. They are certainly not the only ones who have gone through these Angry Birds addiction phases. The popularity that has ensued has redefined the way society has come to look at casual games. More than 500 million people have downloaded Angry Birds in less than two years since its launch. From the people that have downloaded this game, over 44 billion stars have been collected, and 200,000 years have been played. (Statspotting.com) With statistics like these, it is clear Angry Birds is no longer just a game to people. It could very well be put on the same level as crack. That gives me enough reason to put it on the list of coolest apps.

Sleep. The thing every high school student is dying for. If we could steal it, we would. Unable to get to bed early or wake up late, it is nearly impossible to feel well-rested in the morning. That was before Sleep Cycle.

“It measures how long you sleep, how deep you sleep,” Ethan Bradeen ’13 explained, “ and it wakes you up in the morning when you’re least tired.”

By monitoring your breathing and movements, the app can pick up on how deep the user’s sleep actually is. When the app identifies the moment that the user is at his or her lightest sleep, within the 15-minute time frame the user chose, the app wakes him or her up.

Sleep is scarce to come by; this application is a lifesaver. It is because of this there should be no dispute that Sleep Cycle is one of the coolest applications on the market.

Technology always seems to find a way to shock and awe people. Word Lens is very difficult to outmatch. This application could be the new worst enemy of language classes today. You open up Word Lens and direct the camera at any phrase in any language, font, size, or shading, and the phrase is translated into any language you want. Talk about a good way to cheat. But, Word Lens will not just be a great resource for cheating in language class. This app can help bridge the lingual gap that has separated people for a millennia.

An application that can bring people closer together and help kids cheat definitely deserves a spot in the list of coolest apps.

The “iRevolution” all began with a simple piece of technology known as the iPod that letpeople enjoy the music of their choosing. Getting back to its roots, SoundHound is an application that continues the tradition of helping people enjoy music. There are many apps that can identify music by hearing it. However, SoundHound takes music identification to a whole different level. This application doesn’t even need to hear the actual song to determine what it is. By simply hearing a tune played from a guitar, piano, drum set, or even a person humming, SoundHound can determine what song is being played. There is nothing more frustrating than knowing the exact tune of a song and forgetting the name of it. The irritation of having the name of a song on the tip of your tongue and forgetting couldn’t be worse. Thankfully, that has been eradicated.

That is why Sound Hound deserves a thank you. That is why SoundHound deserves a spot on the list of coolest apps. And that is why SoundHound rocks.

Pun intended.

3. Ke$ha “Blow”:

I’ve never thought much about it, but I can imagine liking unicorns. They seem like nice enough creatures. However, Ke$ha had to ruin any admiration I had for the species by repeatedly making out with them in her music video entitled “Blow.”  I understand that she craves attention, but there is no reason to ruin childhood fantasies in the pursuit of fame.

I apologize if I am overreacting; I know she’s not hanging her baby out the window here (too soon?).

But for the love of (whatever doesn’t offend you), no innocent child deserves to be corrupted by Ke$ha’s twisted fetishes. I know that it may be difficult to promote musicians who on-ly con-verse with them-selves like this ov-er pre-made beats, but talent cannot be replaced by horses with fake horns and vulgar dancing.

This is especially true when one attempts to combine mystical creatures with a song regarding how “this place [is] about to [figuratively] blow,” a subject that has no correlation with any magical creatures. It would make much more sense to put these visuals with Puff the Magic Dragon.

If you are exhilarated by some unfounded use of shock within this video, I’m not going to judge. Just remember that this may not be the best song to sing in an airport; the ensuing surprise would not be so pleasurable.

2. Willow Smith “Fireball”

I have a lot of respect for the Smith family, so I feel somewhat bad about this. It would be nice to assume thatWillowinherited the talent genes either from her mother Jada Pinkett Smith, or her Grammy/ academy award father Will Smith. She may have the capacity for greatness in the music world, but from what we’ve seen so far, it certainly doesn’t seem like it.

There is no right response to a Willow Smith music video like “Fireball,” because nothing important is said or done. Unexpectedly, the whole song seems to point to the fact that “Willow[respectfully believes she is] the fireball, [she hypothesizes that she’s] the fireball, [apparently she’s] the fireball.” And really, I’m happy for youWillow-I’m very glad that you think you’re “the fireball”; I don’t understand what that means anymore than I comprehend the definition of whipping your hair back and forth, but have fun with that.

Maybe I’m being slightly unfair in that it would be near impossible for any director to properly portray an 11-year-old while making her sellable. However, I cannot deny that it’s somewhat uncomfortable watchingWillowpretending she’s 10 years her senior; nearly the whole music video is a close-up of her masked in makeup while dancing promiscuously with 20-year-olds behind her.

I don’t know if the thought process was along the lines of, ‘“Maybe if we batheWillowin Mascara and have her talk about her “fresh [twenty year old] crew,” then people will forget that she is an 11-year-old girl from an affluent family.”’ Well unfortunately forWillow, we’re not that stupid.

1.Rebecca Black “Friday”:

I feel terribly mainstream hating on Rebecca Black, but what else am I supposed to do? As a journalist, I apparently have a responsibility to tell nothing but the truth. There really is no way of getting around it; Rebecca Black very well may have produced the worst music video of all time. This is especially accurate when one takes into account the $4,000 dollars paid to Ark Music in the hope that the production company could provide the music, creepy rapper, and large quantity of auto-tune necessary to make Rebecca a star. Needless to say, the plan didn’t exactly come to fruition.

Corny is a vast understatement in describing the music video. There is honestly not a word that does justice to verses like “Kickin’ in the front seat/ sittin’ in the back seat/ gotta make my mind up/ Which seat can I take.” And one can only laugh at the visuals, for example of Rebecca driving with her 13-year-old friends in a poorly animated freeway without an adult.

The fact that Rebecca’s mother never told her daughter, “you know that me and your father love you, but this music video is absolutely awful in every way; I think I regretted having you,” is a testament to what a great family Rebecca has. But the overall fame she received also reflects badly on our perception of music. There is, most likely, some incredibly talented, 12-year-old rapper inHarlemright now who would dream of getting $5,000 views on YouTube, let alone over 150 million.

Her case is unique in that almost everyone sees her music is a joke, as displayed by the 87 percent dislike-to-like ratio on the video. But many well-received artists, who will go unmentioned, are heavily admired despite being clearly unqualified to make music.

They can’t write, produce, or sing. So why are these people megastars, while many truly gifted musicians reach a dead end in the music industry before even starting? The answer is the music video. By no means am I suggesting that the medium is evil or bad; I am only reminding you that if there is a moral to the atrocious productions I shared above, it revolves around us adoring artists for how they look, rather than how they sing.

Which is why Kiss, Rush, Deep Purple, Journey, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, and Cheap Trick have been ignored by this illustrious institution.

And I guess it also explains why icons of rock and roll, like Run-DMC, Abba, Grand Master Flash, and Madonna are honorary inductees.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is like the opposite sex.  You’ll simply never understand some of the decisions they make.

The Deep Purple snub alone is just outrageous.  I mean, Smoke on the Water? DUH-DUH-DUH. DUH-DUH-DUH-NUH.  That is about as iconic a riff as any rock and roll band has ever played.

 But apparently not as iconic as all the great guitar riffs Run-DMC has written.

Now before I continue ranting, I would like to take a second to congratulate the Hall on recently inducting two legitimately credible rock bands this year, in Guns ‘N Roses and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. These two bands can now be mentioned in the same breath as other legendary rock and roll acts, like Madonna and Run-DMC.        

And even when the Hall gets it right, they get it wrong.  On the few occasions that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has farted out a credible inductee, it has come after years of disrespect. 

Black Sabbath, Van Halen, and Alice Cooper all waited 10+ years to be inducted after being eligible.  Who is more iconic in rock and roll than Van Halen?  The 80s hard rock era is entirely their fault.  And Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper? Both acts singlehandedly invented entire genres. 

Now at this point, readers are probably waiting for some justification for a rant of this magnitude.  Here’s why you should care:  people simply are not aware of the atrocities that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame commits year after year: who’s in and who’s left out.  It is my job here to be your source of enlightenment, the catalyst to your epiphany.

Yes, the bands who played “Rock ‘N Roll All Nite” and “Smoke On the Water” have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You also read correctly when I said that Madonna has been inducted. 

There must be some strong smoke in the room when the “expert committee” makes its selections. 

It is atrocious, blasphemous, and sickening.  I mean for God’s sake, LL Cool J was nominated last year.  No one with half an ounce of respect for rock and roll and its history can justify that action. 

I guess what I’m hoping for is that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chooses to induct some of the most influential and iconic rock bands of all time, and that they not induct hip-hop and rap artists into a rock and roll institution.  My sincere apologies if that is too much to ask.

With that, host Ricky Gervais opened the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards from Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 15. Following nearly universal criticism of his offensive performance as host of the 2011 show, Gervais reined himself in before making punch lines this time around.

“I thought he nailed it, because he was irreverent enough, but didn’t cross the line,” Alexandra Rappaport ’13 said.

Chelsea Steinberg ’12, however, who has “no patience” for Gervais, felt that he should have toned down the insults even further at Sunday’s awards show.

“I just feel like the Golden Globes should be classier than that,” Steinberg said. “Everyone gets all dressed up just to be insulted by a drunk guy.”

Despite Gervais, Steinberg thought the awards show was a success: “Watching the Globes made me realize how many good movies I missed out on this year! And, as always, everyone looked gorgeous.”

Staples student highlights from the awards broadcast included a sketch with Jimmy Fallon imitating Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” with lead singer Adam Levine.

“It was hilarious,” Rappaport said.

Rachelle Lindstrom ’13 also noted the Fallon-Levine performance as one of her favorite moments of the show. She added that she enjoyed when the cast and crew of the French silent film “The Artist” accepted the award for Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical, bringing up cast member Uggie, a dancing Jack Russell Terrier.

Check out the list below to see all of the 2012 Golden Globe award winners!

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Motion Picture, Drama: “The Descendants”

Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: George Clooney (“The Descendants”)

Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: “The Artist”

Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Meryl Streep (“The Iron Lady”)

Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Jean DuJardin, (“The Artist”)

TV Series, Comedy or Musical: “Modern Family”

Director: Martin Scorsese (“Hugo”)

Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Octavia Spencer (“The Help”)

Actor, TV Series Comedy: Matt LeBlanc (“Episodes”)

Actress in a TV Series, Drama: Claire Danes (“Homeland”)

Foreign Language Film: “A Separation”

Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or TV Movie: Jessica Lange (“American Horror Story”)

Screenplay, Motion Picture: Woody Allen (“Midnight in Paris”)

Animated Feature Film: “The Adventures of Tintin”

Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or TV Movie: Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”)

Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Michelle Williams (“My Week With Marilyn”)

Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Idris Elba (“Luther”)

TV Series, Drama: “Homeland”

Original Song, Motion Picture: “Masterpiece” — Madonna, Julie Frost and Jimmy Harry

Original Score, Motion Picture: “The Artist” (Ludovic Bource)

Actor in a TV Series, Drama: Kelsey Grammer (“Boss”)

Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie: Kate Winslet (“Mildred Pierce”)

TV Movie or Miniseries: “Downton Abbey”

Actress in a TV Series, Comedy:  Laura Dern (“Enlightened”)

Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Christopher Plummer (“Beginners”)

“To be honest I was always really into fashion design, but a year or two ago, I fell in love with photography, with the lighting, the composition, and the aesthetics,” said Feinstein. “It got me through a really hard time in my life and I have been passionate about it ever since.”

When looking at her work, its hard to imagine that she only began taking photos a couple of years ago. In both her black-and-white stills and her color stills, Feinstein shows a knack for getting a remarkable amount of emotion from her subjects.

Her subjects, most interestingly, happen to be her best friends. Both Anna Gerla ’12 and Annabel Burchill ’12 have been friends with Feinstein from the very beginning of her love for the arts, and they enjoy being a part of it.

“I think it’s fun helping her out. I like getting dressed up and going to random pretty places,” said Gerla. “It’s cool to see how the pictures turn out.”

Quite possibly the most difficult part about being a young photographer is facing the criticism from certain peers. Luckily for Feinstein, she has been met with serious positive reinforcement. Jon Wormser ’12 has this to say about Feinstein’s artistic journey. “I think its really cool what Charlotte’s doing. I know a lot of people are clicking the link to her website because it has really interesting shots.”

Wormser, when he mentions “what she has been doing,” is referring to Feinstein’s most recent work, which highlights several of her friends, including Gerla, posing in nearby nature areas. The shots come off incredibly professional, and the settings that she chooses are certainly less than ordinary.

Drawing inspirations from the likes of legends such as Irving Penn and Steven Klein, Feinstein likes to look at her future in a very mature way.

“It was a very tough decision even though I love photography so much. There definitely is a difference between an arts and liberal arts school but I decided I want to learn as much as I can and get all the experience,” said Feinstein.

While some photographers jump straight for art school after High School, Feinstein is focusing on appealing to all of her artistic palette. Whether it is going to a school that focuses on her fashion, photography, or strictly liberal arts, Feinstein has an incredibly bright future ahead of her.

Gerla, when asked about Feinstein’s future, simply had this to say: “Her pictures are beautiful and if you don’t believe me, look at all the views she has on her blog: over 3,000.”

To visit Charlotte’s blog, please click here.