All year long, photographers in George Mason 麻豆国产鈥檚听听capture the moments that make Mason听All Together Different. We asked our photographers to share their favorite photos from the 2023鈥24 school year.
As we prepare for a new academic year, let鈥檚 look back at these recent memories鈥攕killfully frozen in time for the George Mason vault.
Ron Aira, senior photographer, Office of 麻豆国产 Branding
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding听鈥淭his photo was taken during a brand shoot, and all of the models were George Mason students,鈥 said Ron Aira, senior photographer in the Office of 麻豆国产 Branding. 鈥淪omeone turned on some music, and they all just started to dance. It was a fun moment that captured the spontaneity of life on campus.鈥
Photo by Ron Aira/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding鈥淚 took portraits of Moussokoura Ouattara to go with a graduation profile video,鈥 said Aira. 鈥淪he was graduating at the same time as her daughter. This photo captures the joy and pride she was feeling upon reaching this milestone.鈥
Evan Cantwell, senior photographer, Office of 麻豆国产 Branding听
Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding听鈥淐apturing the energy and joy of the Indian Student Association and friends during Holi Moli on campus is always one of my favorite events of the year,鈥 said Evan Cantwell, senior photographer in the Office of 麻豆国产 Branding.
Photo by Evan Cantwell/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding鈥淥ne of my first assignments working at George Mason was photographing the Biomedical Research Lab,鈥 said Cantwell. 鈥淭wenty years later, I was back鈥攁nd this time, I was behind the curtains. Even though the lab wasn't 鈥榟ot,鈥 for illustrative purposes, everyone was wearing biohazard suits. I was just wearing my office clothes.鈥
Cristian Torres, videographer/photographer, Office of 麻豆国产 Branding
Photo by Cristian Torres/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding鈥淒uring the winter, on one of those snowy days, the university delayed operations until noon,鈥 said Cristian Torres, videographer/photographer in the Office of 麻豆国产 Branding. 鈥淭wo students took advantage of the extra time and got into a snowball fight. Luckily, I was there to capture that moment.鈥听
Eduardo Macedo, student photographer, Office of 麻豆国产 Branding
Photo by Eduardo Macedo/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding听鈥淭his was my first time attending Mason Day,鈥 said Eduardo Macedo, student photographer in the Office of 麻豆国产 Branding. 鈥淚 was fortunate to have front row access as a photographer, which allowed me to capture this moment. Her eyes just popped with the light.鈥 Macedo is majoring in business with a concentration in finance.听
Ayman Rashid, student photographer, Office of 麻豆国产 Branding
Photo by Ayman Rashid/Office of 麻豆国产 Branding鈥淚 saw this opportunity to capture the group鈥檚 energy after winning the Homecoming Lip Sync battle,鈥 said Ayman Rashid, student photographer in the Office of 麻豆国产 Branding. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a bit messy, there are some funny facial expressions, and a whole lot of blinking, but I like that. I feel like it鈥檚 one of the more authentic and lively photos I鈥檝e taken, which is why it鈥檚 one of my favorites.鈥 Rashid is a graphic design major with a minor in photography.
