Second Place Jordan Moore
Possessions
By definition, a possession is an item of property. However, it also means a state of being controlled. In a world of dominating materialism and overconsumption, what possessions does a younger generation actually value the most? To explore this topic, I asked people what their favorite thing that they own is, and its importance in their lives. This photo essay tells a story of belonging, connection, and an appreciation for the things that surround us everyday.
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Isabel Sheesley, 20, a junior at Southeast Community College, holds a portrait of her great grandmother. Sheesley wears her great grandmother's class ring from 1932. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism
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Isabel Sheesley, 20, a junior at Southeast Community College, sees herself in the portrait of her great grandmother. The ring keeps her connected to her family, and she wears it everyday, Sheesley says. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism -
Mya Miller, a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, holds her favorite ceramic mug. "I love its little details and the way the handle feels when I hold it," Miller says. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism -
Mya Miller, 21, a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, looks at her favorite mug. Miller is majoring in art and creates ceramic works of her own. "To me, this mug represents the beginning of my journey in creating ceramic pieces and being part of a larger community of artists," Miller says. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism -
Sam Spethman, 20, a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, looks through an album booklet before playing his favorite record, "Honeymoon" by Lana Del Rey. His collection of music represents who he is, Spethman says. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism -
Sam Spethman, 20, a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, holds his favorite record from his vinyl collection., "Honeymoon" by Lana Del Rey. "My collection is something that has a lot of strong memories associated with it," Spethman says. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism -
Anna Steinhausen, 21, a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, wears a fur coat she bought at a thrift store. "I feel like myself in it, and it's rare that I feel represented by the clothing I wear," Steinhausen says. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism -
Delani Young, 21, a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, sits amongst the clothes in their closet. Finding unique clothing pieces at thrift stores is what makes collecting special, Young says. Photo by Jordan Moore / Junior / Journalism