Clairbourn School

photographerMIRANDA STEINDaniel Mock and Miles Brenninkmeijer had a great time viewingMiranda’s stunning photography work.a single photograph can capture more than a person orthing, but it can also tell a story. That is what I hope toproject with my photographs,” Miranda explains.When it came time to prepare for applying to highschool, Miranda wanted to have an extra specialaccomplishment to highlight on her educational resumé.One of her mom’s friends suggested that Miranda havea photography show. In thinking it over, her mom said,“Look, it took me ten years to ‘get it’ and you have ‘it’right now.” That sentiment was confi rmed by anotherprofessional photographer they consulted who said, “I’veworked with some of the greatest photographers—andher way of capturing the moment, perceiving when themagic will happen…that’s the battle—and she’s doing itMiranda (right) worked the crowd at her gallery opening greeting friendsand their parents.Family friend, Moon Unit Zappa, says ofher work “Miranda’s photos show what nogrown up can see—they let parents visuallyeavesdrop on their kids. If she’s this skillednow, what will she do when she’s old enoughto drive?”in these photographs. She has ‘it’ right now.” So the Steinfamily made the decision to work together as a team toput on Miranda’s fi rst photography exhibit—which wasno small feat in terms of the cost of printing and framing,securing gallery space, promoting the event, and planning(continued on next page)Miranda’s gallery opening was a big success and was well attended by friends and family.SPRING 2008 BRANCHING OUT7