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Piazza Del Popolo & Villa Borghese are places I go when I need to clear my head and reconnect with myself. These areas pull me away from all the madness and crowds within the city. Here I can find peace of mind. It’s right down the street from school so after a long day I am able to come to this familiar, warm place with a yummy sandwich and people watch to forget about all my stress Katie Cook, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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Saint Peter’s Basilica is the place I decided to shoot. I decided to take pictures of it because it really gives me the sense of home that I am missing in Rome. It is a warm and welcoming place that draws people in. I love the half circles of pillars that draw you into the basilica and I love the fountains on either side. It is a place that makes me feel at home even though I have never been here before study abroad. Carlie Banter, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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I have always felt most at peace and closest to both home and myself while surrounded in nature. I have spent so much of my life exploring the mountains around me in Pennsylvania, and exploring the parks in Rome has allowed me to feel a connection to nature again. With this project, I chose to shoot at the Villa Borghese Gardens, a park that I visit very often to escape the city. Jody Landis, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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Looking for an emotion connection in Rome was more difficult than I imagined. It wasn’t until I was on a weekend trip to Nice, France that I found my emotional connection to my time abroad. The reason I couldn’t connect with Rome is that nothing reminded me of the place I call home. Living in a valley nature is a huge part of my life. A few weeks ago, in Dublin I felt at home wondering around the Cliffs of Moher and I felt that same way this past weekend in Nice. Hiking up the hills and gazing at the sea made me feel at home with nature. My pictures display the nature I came across during my weekend in Nice. Although my connection was not found in Rome, Nice made me envision myself living in one of the colorful homes around the French Riviera. Sometimes a connection to a place comes in a form that one couldn’t think possible and that is exactly the case for me. Before studying abroad, I always found myself to be a city person but throughout the past two months I have discovered that my true connection is with nature instead. This past weekend in Nice confirmed that connection.McGwire Molino, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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The place that i did my “place of mind” was at my internship location, la Biblioteca Vallicelliana. I choose this location because it has become one of my most frequented locations while i am out here because of the time that i spend there. I am comfortable going and being with the people who work there so it has become something of a second home. I also really enjoy being around all of the books because of this history that is there. Natalie Wulff, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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Place of Mind For my Place of Mind project I spent my time with my two best friends from home when I went to visit them in Seville. I decided to photograph them and our activities because it reminded me of what we do back in California. I also photographed water because anytime I see a river or large body of water it reminds me of home. We got açaí bowls, iced coffee, and spent a day picnicking which is something I haven’t done since I left the United States so that was a refreshing change. I chose this place because seeing my friends gave me a piece of home. Tori Menninger, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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For my sense of place I chose Ostia Lido. Growing up living in the country of Missouri, moving to the suburbs of New Jersey, and recently spending the last two and a half years in the city of Philadelphia, I could never describe what "home" truly was. Each year growing up I would always vacation at the beach with family and family friends and this is where I always felt that was my happiest times of the year feeling the most sense of home. With all the relaxing aspects of the beach it is hard not to feel how warm and welcoming atmosphere is. I love cities and I adore the city of Rome, but it was nice to get away for a short day trip (that was only a euro fifty metro ride away) to one of the nice and relaxing Roman beaches with a group of friends. Tina Sbarro, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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As I think about the place that I feel most connected to in Rome, St. Peter's Square immediately comes to mind. I often find myself wandering around St. Peter's Square. The openness of the square gives me a break from the crazy city life and feels a little more like home. With the view of St. Peter's, the square also connects me more to my faith. As a Christian who attends church regularly at home, it has been hard being away from my normal routine of attending services and not being surrounded by my church community. Although I am not Catholic, the sight of the basilica often reminds me of my faith, drawing me closer to it. St. Peter's Square will always be special to me, even once I return to the States. Samantha Stonesifer, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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The place I chose was at an air bnb with my boyfriend. He has been my best friend for 5 years and he is my safe place and creates comfort wherever we are. When ever we are together I am instantly in a better frame of mind and everything is more beautiful. Thus, i've captured intimate moments between us and friends as well as the small beauties I have noticed while graced with his presence.  Jules Kadien, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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Philadelphia and its suburbs have always been home for me. Up until this semester, it never really crossed my mind that leaving Philly was something I was even interested in. While it will always have a special place in my heart, this semester, I am lucky enough to now call Rome my home. But home for me has never been about the walls that surround me, or even the environment that I am in, but about the people I surround myself with. I have been fortunate enough to have parents who supported me in more ways than one through this journey across the world, and this past week I was able to show them the country I am lucky enough to call home, even if it is just for one more month. Whether its my parents who flew halfway across the world to visit me or the many amazing people I have been fortunate enough to meet in my time here, I truly feel so lucky to be surrounded by people who make me feel constantly at home. Carly Hayden, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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The places I chose to take photos of were Piazza Del Popolo and Villa Borghese Gardens. I chose these places because my friends and I go here often for sunset or between classes to hang out. When I think back to my time here in Rome, many memories are in these two places. They have become so familiar to me that they are like a second home to me, like as if they were part of my hometown I grew up in.  Anna Giacomucci, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class

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I chose the park on Aventine Hill as my location for the Place of Mind assignment. I chose this park because it brought me a sense of nostalgia when I first visited it. The park partially reminds me of living in Philly, and partially reminds me of my grandparents' house in Puerto Rico. In Philly, my friends and I would often go to Cira Green, a rooftop park in West Philly open to the public. We would sit and look over the city many evenings in the spring and fall. Aventine Hill has a similar vibe as many Italians sit in the park and look over the city. It also reminds me of my grandparents' farm in Puerto Rico because they have many fruit trees similarly to this park. Elisa Torres, Temple University Rome, Liana Miuccio’s Digital Photography Class 

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Andi Odjemski

A bedroom is a place of safety. It is a place of comfort. It is where you begin and end all of your days. It is where you keep all of your most precious belongings. It is where you have happy and intimate moments. It is also where you have serious and sometimes somber moments. A bedroom traditionally has a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a closet or set of drawers. However, everyone’s bedroom becomes their own sacred place through the pieces they bring into it. The blanket that is oh soft that helps them sleep through the cold nights. The books on their nightstand stacked high. The shoes in the corner that are worn down at the edges from months of wear and tear. A rug that they found at thrift store. Everyone’s bedroom becomes their bedroom through these special pieces.

My own bedroom is my safe haven. It is the place where I can take off my shoes and relax any time of day. It is also where I get my work done. It is where I sleep. It is sometimes where I eat if I’m feeling lazy. It is my little bubble. My bedroom has an ikea bed that I built about 3 years ago. I remember the day so clearly. It was hot, the AC was still not working in my new apartment. However, I needed a bed. So, myself and two friends spent the day taking pieces and putting them together until they made a bed frame. The success I feel from this project lives on to this day, every night when I fall asleep on my bed.

My bedroom is small, with the ikea bed frame in the corner. The bed is filled with fluffy pillows for ultimate comfort. Purple twinkle lights shine around the room. Pictures, momentos, and inspirational quotes cover the walls. A desk sits across from the one, lonely window. Light shines through the window in the morning. And a desk lamp shines on the desk throughout the night as my work is getting done. A door less closet sits in the far corner, across from the bed. Clothes and shoes tumble out of it. This is my room, my safe haven, my home.

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Emily Kasarda

I chose to document Philadelphia. I moved to this city a little over 3 years ago and my life has changed for the better because of it. Before I live in Philly I was shy, timid, let people use me and boss me around. I was lost and lonely and didn’t see much hope for being happy. Once I moved to the city I was instantly reassured that I am important and the the world has so much to offer. I have met so many beautiful people, been so many lively places, and experienced more than I could have hoped to as a college student. I have grown more independent, adventurous, confident, and my eyes have been open to a whole new creative and inviting world.

The city is always moving, always changing, and there is always something going on that allows you to expand your experiences. There are so many different parts of the city. Quiet corners to escape the chaos and see the beauty in Philly’s architecture and local businesses. There are areas filled with the hustle and bustle that keeps you on your toes. There is so much to see and do and the overall vibe that the city gives off is always being interpreted in personal ways. The city adjusts and adheres to whatever someone may want to do or see. In many ways, the opportunities you can stumble upon are magical and insightful.

In the article we read for this week’s assignment, it discusses the truth that can come through in photographs or that can be covered up. People often like to show the most glamorous parts of Philly, especially its night life. While those photographs are often intriguing and visually pleasing, it doesn’t show the whole picture. For this week I wanted to adhere to that ‘portrayal of the truth’ by capturing the raw, energetic, and real emotions the city seems to drown in. I wanted my photos to also tell a personal story of my life in the city. I felt as though my view point and raw experiences in the city would be an interesting way to portray the city in the most real way I could.

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Hyuna Kang

I want to take a bit of a different approach to this assignment. The assignment is to focus on a place and show the different emotions and relationships by using the pictures. Instead of focusing on 1 place, I wanted to try and focus on 2 places with the same “definition”: home.

I grew up in my own house since I was in high school all the way up until I entered college. We only moved once, which was very close to where we moved to. After I came to the United States, all my life revolved around my home, since there was nothing to do around my house.

Now, I live with my in-laws, away from home. This place is very different from the place I used to live, since it is located in the city. And in the house, I feel like a different person, not only because of the environment, but because of the people around me.

I want to tell the story behind the two different places which I call home. Since there will be different emotions for these two places, I want to generalize my location as ‘home’ rather than a specific room. All the relationships are different as well as interactions that I go through. By comparing the two very different and similar locations, I hope to be able to tell my story through the pictures.

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Julia Ostrovsky

Saxbys, the place I visit almost every single day

To start off my morning in a positive way

With plenty of locations all over town

Regardless of where I am, a Saxbys nearby never let’s me down

People underestimate the beauty in this coffee shop

Unable to appreciate its smells, its flavors, it’s people who work nonstop

It is where I go to escape my daily stress

To study, relax, and feel like less of a mess

I find comfort it it’s aesthetic - simple and clean lines

Always finding peace, able to temporarily call the place mine

Every customer enters with their own story

But universally is there to enjoy the simple pleasure of a drink - what a glory!

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Katie Venango

I think that I am going to focus on photographing the different aspects of where I work and now intern at Panera Bread. For me, I have been working here for the past 5 years full-time. This place has seen me in high school, in college, about to graduate and move on to another career, as well as seeing me through moving. It has been where I have gone consistently even when other aspects of my life have changed. This place feels like a second home, and more recently like more of a home than the place I just recently moved to. I have made all my current and true friends there, and they have given me opportunities such as working in the corporate office doing marketing and PR. When I was reading the assignment intro, my first thought was to do it on my new home and my room. However, that was my focus for last assignment and after careful consideration I believe that photographing the different aspects of Panera would be better. I think it fits into the assignment and through my photographs, people who do not know the store or work there can get a sense of familiarity and form an opinion deeper than what they think of the food. They can get a sense of what its like to work at Panera and what I have been doing for the past five years. I can tell a story about Panera, and how it has supported me throughout the time I've worked there and how it has not always been the best. There is obviously hardships. I think I can try to portray that in my images. People's perceived notions about working at Panera could be different from what it actually is. I want to portray it as a unique place to work that does not necessarily emulate another restaurant chain completely and it really is its own brand. Additionally, my personal experience, as I explained, is one that goes back years and I have been there for so long for a reason. Further, I agreed with the reading about how people perceive photographs and how sometimes they do not look at it as a art but more of a "matter of fact" type of medium. I think photography is more than that, while it can be used in a way of efficiency and other types of work, photography is an art and it is definitely a medium that can provoke thought and feeling to enlighten someone on something unfamiliar that they hadn't know before. 

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