About Me
I'm Diya — Aspiring Computer Engineer and Photographer
I'm a high school senior with a deep passion for photography. My journey into this captivating art form began during my freshman year when I took a photography course that ignited my creativity. My primary focus in photography is on capturing both the depth of human emotion in portraits and the timeless beauty of still-life compositions.
- Location: Washington, USA
- Email: diyakamboj@gmail.com
While my heart belongs to photography, I also come from a tech-oriented family, living in Bothell with my Dad, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, and my Mom, a dynamic leader as CEO at Softleo LLC and Ritiriwaz.com. My younger brother, a fellow tech enthusiast, is currently navigating the world of middle school with boundless curiosity.
In addition to my love for photography, I have a penchant for escaping into dystopian worlds through novels, wielding my Nikon D3300 DSLR camera to capture life's fleeting moments, indulging in K-Drama marathons, and grooving to the rhythms of K-Pop music. Join me on this diverse journey as I pursue my passions and aspirations in both art and technology.
Resume
High School Student and an Aspiring Photographer
Education
Henry M. Jackson High School
2020 - Present
- 3.97 Unweighted GPA
- Senior - Class of 2024
- Class Rank: Top 10% out of 505 students.
- AP Courses: AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1 & 2, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language & Composition, AP Seminar, AP Human Geography, AP Research
Notable Courses
Computer Applications
2019 - 2020
Earned proficieny in Microsoft Office Suite. Developed leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision making skills throughout the course.
Digital Photography I and II
2021 - Present
Digital Photography I: Practiced several genres of photography and gained profiency in Adobe Lightroom. Learned about the history of photography, how cameras work, the elements of art, and principles of design.
Digital Photography II: Learned how to operate SLR cameras, set up and use a three-point portrait studio lighting system, and how to apply advanced design elements and principles.
AP Computer Science A
2021 - Present
Equivalent of a first-semester college-level computer science course. Object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language.
Skills
Adobe
Lightroom, Photoshop, Spark
Microsoft Office Suite
Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Experience using Microsoft Excel for organization of data into a table, data analysis through the use of formulas on the collected data set, and the graphical representation and the corresponding analysis of the data set by the application of the calculus concepts of a derivative and an integral.
Web Development and Programming
HTML, CSS, Java
Languages
- English (Native/Bilingual Proficiency)
- Hindi (Native/Bilingual Proficiency)
- Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)
Volunteer Hours
Mill Creek Food Bank
20+ hours
Helped distribute food at Gold Creek Church from 5:30 to 7:30 on Thursdays.
Awards
Men's Essay
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Extracurriculars
Photography Club Founder and President
2021 - Present
- Presided at club meetings, events, and executive board meetings
- Delegated tasks to the 4 members of the executive board
- Offical club spokesperson
- Oversaw and supervised all indoor and outdoor club activities
- Created educational materials for club meetings and promotional material for club instagram on a weekly basis
- Managed club instagram
Girl Up (UN Foundation Campaign) School Chapter Social Media Director
2021 - Present
- Created graphics for club social medias
- Worked together with the other social media director to brainstorm content for club social medias and release posts on a timely basis
- Collaborated with the 4 other club officers to ensure smooth functioning of the club
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) School Chapter Vice President
2020 - 2021
- Assumed presidental duties in absense of club president
- Worked with advisor and executive council to develop an agenda for each meeting
- Assisted the president with parlimentary procedures at meetings, coordination of chapter activites, and raising awareness for FCCLA
Next Generation Nations (NGN) School Chapter: Podcast Team
2020 - Present
- Co-Host on the Empowerment Team of the school chapter's podcast: The Wolves Howl
- Collaborated with the other members of the podcast's Empowerment Team, as well as the Education Team and Healthcare Team, to brainstorm, create, and record content for the podcast
- Reached out to and interviewed several individuals for content for the podcast
- Worked with 3 other teammates to research a global issue, create a prototype in efforts to solve the chosen global issue, and pitch a business idea to real-life investors
- Competed in NGN's Global Challenges Conference in 2021
Class of 2024 School Congress
2021 - Present
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Future OBGYNs (Student-led Non-Profit): Director of Editing
2020 - Present
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School Student Newspaper: Graphic Design Team
2020 - 2021
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Girls Who Code: Member and Volunteer
2020 - 2021
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Physics Club
2022 - Present
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Certificates, Awards and Honors
- Girls for Code - Certificate of Completion for Introduction to Data Science Course
- Girls for Code - Certificate of Completion for Data Science for Good Course
Photography Portfolio
- All
- Product
- Portrait
- Event
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Wedding
- Wildlife
Services
Check Pricing for Photography Sessions
For all packages, clients have the option to choose the photos they want (these images will not be edited). After the appropriate number of photos are selected, they will be edited and then shared with the client through Google Drive. Please keep in mind that the processing and editing of photos make take up to a week.
Packages can be altered depending on each client's individual needs.
Contact
Location:
3203 172nd ST SE Bothell, WA 98012
Email:
diyakamboj@gmail.com
Call:
(425) 217-6968