Tyler Bailey
When taking my photos I focused on the contrast of the things in my images like the colors, shadows, lights, and what is and isn’t in focus. My process I would say is pretty random or natural. I'm usually just walking around and happen to see a composition that I find appealing or it may stem from an idea that I previously had.
Sarah Georgiou
These are photos I almost deleted. They're blurry, imperfect, and real. I’ve let perfectionism and overthinking ruin so many opportunities for me as a photographer and in my own personal life. I’m hoping that publishing this exhibit will be one of the experiences that pushes me to be more bold in my career. To create more and worry less about how perfect my art has to be.
Jaylin Hasan
After living in such a densely populated environment, I’ve confronted the idea that human contact is memory, to preserve our lives and remember those that have past for the ones who will follow. Our architecture was one of the earliest instances of art in social settings, regardless of the philosophies behind it. Whether it be a reminder of worship or of the system that systematically binds us, history is art, and must be shared.
Alexis Jones
I went outside and looked for abandoned or aged buildings and locations in Baltimore to follow along with some older photographs I had taken in the past. I chose abandoned and aged places because I feel as though they can reflect the origins of a place or what has happened in the past. Silent Hill was an inspiration for me as the town of Silent Hill is a desolate and dark place and I wanted to capture similar energy in my photos.
August Larson
“While exploring Baltimore City through a street photography lens, August Larson captured moments of the city’s landscape through their eyes.”
--Faith Couch
Nia Parks
Our similarities and shared qualities bond us. Our stereotypes ban us. But we have the power to band together. If we see our similarities over our differences, we look past our collective bondage to our collective hope. This series of diptychs invites you to look past your (and the world’s) stereotypes to see deeper. And then see hope.
K’aree Tsalagi
The memories I have of my ancestors in our old photo albums inspire me still to this day. We cherish memories through visuals, tangible visible mediums that we give value too by telling a story. It is very spiritual for me to take photos of people I love and capture their essence by capturing a part of their spirit. For me it’s about having a story to tell about who is in my lens. What do they reflect about me? What have I learned from them?
Paula Whitehead
The more I navigate photography the more I navigate the power of perspective. You aren't there every time someone sees your photos to explain what you meant. We have to be vigilant in the stories we are telling because people aren't vigilant about the stories they're hearing.
Rich Will
I try to imagine the world that I want to see when I capture photos – moments that showcase safety and community. While capturing photos, specifically street photos, I like to engage with my subjects. Conversation makes space for genuine interaction, which creates true imagery. I use my practice to not only capture moments in real-time, but to also build a world that showcases humanity and love.
