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Through charisma, wit and well-seized opportunity, she worked her way towards becoming a fly-on-the-fall for all things (and people) Rock N Roll in the 1960s. In 1968 she became the first woman to have their work on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. She would turn press events, editorial shoots and her day-to-day life into the most inviting, artful moments. Whether intentionally including her shadow, framing a portrait with care or capturing a snapshot that showcases her humor, Linda’s greatest skill is that she always incorporated a part of herself in her work. Personally, I love her family life images more than her Rock N Roll portfolio. Her work inspires me so much, no amount of words are enough. She is the reason I started to point my camera at people, which then lead me to storytelling. She will always be my favorite photographer; I wouldn’t be the artist I am today without her captivating contributions to the field. 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There is a huge difference between photographing something, and being able to make other people feel like they’re right there with you. The colors are rich, the ground is coarse, and she was able to capture the stream’s clear, rushing nature, as well as its darker, reflective parts throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/14c6e463-27fd-4eaa-8d0d-24c8fd4f390e/19_Fields_Amy_3.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/cb784633-d4a1-4f5d-a3a5-4e45983003ae/14.jpg Blog - Amy’s favorite picture Amy’s favorite (above): She told me the best part is the story behind it. After a day exploring Muir Woods with friends, they all lost cellular service while trying to get a ride home. Everyone decided to embrace the adventure and enjoy their beautiful surroundings. As they continued to walk, “it started to sun shower, the sky became pink, and right over the valley a single bird flew up into the sky. 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It’s a beautiful and artistic image with a unique approach to photographing sea life. It’s peaceful and spooky at the same time and I’m sure different people could interpret it in a variety of ways given how engaging the image is! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/8c70bf00-b441-48d9-8ad2-8d6852fa7c75/DSC06998.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/002b65f6-e514-46c4-bb76-8a5d5fb6b1ed/fave.jpg Blog - Sammy’s favorite image Sammy’s favorite: “I love how visually stimulating this picture is. It truly captures the sensation of being in the ocean and there are so many little details that convey more information than you’d initially think.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/ec96468a-f56f-43b4-b7a9-bde4c90c9dd2/DJI_0033.jpg Blog - Sammy Freeman (she/her) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/9e9f8b71-e304-4100-b439-44e200895aef/DJI_0011.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/09c3cc19-37dd-4dd9-bd59-9e339bc79b57/A7300924+copy.jpg Blog - DJ Lehrhaupt (She/her) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/8ccbffb5-3006-4c49-8343-1f8a89b9dee8/FAVORITE+D.jpg Blog - DJ’s favorite photo This photograph of Qween Jean with her iconic fan is DJ’s favorite photo because she feels it represents her photography better than any other image. She told me, “I love the way she looks, and the separation of her from everything else in the photo. All attention is instantly focused on her and you can instantly see why”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/ff9178a3-3230-4e9d-a396-434f3cf47bf2/FAVORITE+E.JPG Blog - My favorite photo My favorite: I love the light in this photo. There are so many details to look at and appreciate here. What I like the most about this image is the sense of intimacy; you can truly feel how close DJ is to the action! The way this is framed makes me feel as if I’m laying down on the floor right next to her. It’s clear that there is a crowd surrounding them, yet this image is so private and peaceful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/717d2b4b-be64-448f-afd4-a78aa0984007/A7306051+copy.jpg Blog DJ and I first met in 2019 during Tiffany Cabán’s campaign for Queens District Attorney. We both participated in canvassing, followed by a RuPaul’s Drag Race watch party at Sanger Hall where we instantly connected over the show, which was quickly followed by the realization that we were both political photographers. Since then, our solidarity and friendship has grown so much stronger. It has been really interesting to see how her work has evolved; she began with a focus on electoral politics, which then shifted to documenting street protests and the movement for Black Trans lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/a9a09a11-9c04-42ee-bcf5-196bd1e4fd22/A7R03937-2+copy.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/bf4e3db3-f001-4a66-ae36-37fc28972ccb/A7306493+copy.jpg Blog To see more of DJ’s work, follow her on Instagram @dj_lehrhaupt or visit her website here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/0f98fae3-41b0-4a26-bc69-2379868297e3/Favorite-Spectrum.jpg Blog - Youhong’s favorite piece Youhong’s favorite: this “was a quick sketch I did in class with @kennnajean’s original character Spectrum (they/them). She is one of my favorite artists and her art has been inspiring me a lot lately”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/5755b581-56b4-45b9-8f4d-61299f738442/Drawing-Vis_Comic+1.png Blog - My favorite piece My favorite: When I first saw this piece posted on Youhong’s Instagram, I was taken away by the childlike wonder and creativity it stirred up inside of me! From the sepia toned bottom scene, to the swirly purple sky and flying animals, I found it incredibly peaceful and thrilling at the same time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/799a49a8-0060-453a-948d-c74e92a5a7f3/Shiloh.jpg Blog To see more of Youhong’s work, you can follow them on Instagram @sketchedbyrory or visit their website here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/0281f248-2a32-46d5-b049-8ea3946c3922/Newfie-Boy_Ink.jpg Blog - Youhong Rory-Elise Kwan (they/she) “As an artist who focuses on storytelling and character, I want to make art, particularly in children’s media, more diverse, inclusive, and most of all, mindful. We shouldn’t be telling stories about white, thin, cishet, neurotypical, non-disabled characters just because it’s the default but we also shouldn’t be carelessly assigning minority identities to characters just because it’s ‘woke’ either” - Youhong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/15a2ab25-c5eb-4c0b-a746-e2c73d116045/NicoleOreoKip_JPG.jpg Blog Youhong and I first connected in October of 2020, when I posted a prompt on my Instagram story asking my followers if they knew any young, local and/or student artists who were selling work because I was looking to support a fellow creative. Upon looking through their account, I immediately loved their Avatar: The Last Airbender-inspired commissions and work! I also had the pleasure of commissioning them to create a beautiful piece based off of one of my favorite childhood photos with my two cats. They cared so deeply about every last detail, and I feel that applies to all of their work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1076ec23-ffc1-4315-8f43-f99a427da769/SmigellKat_Commission_PNG.png Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/0011e4f2-0d1b-4a65-8d3e-65333804d4fd/D.jpg Blog - Alessandra Weaver (she/her) My work “is about defying expectations - both those put onto me by others and by myself. I’m drawn to performative expression so while I explore characters through self-portraiture, I also enjoy producing dramatic still-life, documenting live performances, and capturing portraits respective to each subject’s creative vision.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/5e8c3636-8ea9-4a23-b635-872af8eda06b/AFavorite.jpg Blog - Alessandra’s favorite image Alessandra’s favorite: She took this self-portrait in 2016 upon waking up from anesthesia after having a total-thyroidectomy. “I was able to use my lens to feel as though I was regaining control and to make myself feel safe in a period where many things felt very uncertain”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/b29b30ec-761e-465c-adbd-6353c57d644d/X.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/3df8df2b-9424-49cd-9a42-e59f1c63a38c/IMG-0122.jpg Blog - My favorite image My favorite: The moment I reached out to Alessandra to highlight her work, I already knew this photograph was my favorite. Even though I first saw it over a year ago, it has remained at the forefront of my mind. Not only is it beautiful, but there is so much to be seen in the darkness. Every single detail contributes value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/27959d74-ba0e-4714-976a-119fecab48b6/B.jpg Blog To explore more of Alessandra’s work, you can follow her on Instagram @alessandraweaver or visit her website here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/092c0716-3c9b-43da-8f8d-e52822f6b7f3/F.jpg Blog Alessandra and I met in 2015 when we were both freshman at The School of Visual Arts. During orientation, the Photo Department essentially sorted the first year students into small groups as a social exercise & we ended up in the same group. The following year, I truly got to know Alessandra and appreciate her work when we wound up in the same critique class. Fellow classmates, guest professors and myself all realized and admired Alessandra’s ability to convey emotion through her images (especially using composition). Her photographs are always steeped in her distinctive heart, soul and depth of character; she has a calming presence that is equally matched by a striking sense of humor and dedication to her loved ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/219c7fac-537b-4a39-a7e7-1579bbb9c53b/M.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634267979786-YKA8JV0X8TMKWUQ1BTGQ/edwardgia_Eduardo%3AEdward.jpg Blog - Edward Gia (he/they) My work “examines my identity as a queer person navigating heteronormative spaces and religion within the intimacy of my home.” (Image: Eduardo/Edward, 2020) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634232818708-O8U7Y104LMQUQ2ZU6ZVL/edwardgia_Untitled+1.jpg Blog - Edward’s favorite image: “Untitled, 2017” Edward’s favorite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634235463310-ACM6LVHPDKOGB61Z7DW0/edwardgia_Madre+Mia.jpg Blog - To see more of Edward’s work, as well as keep up with this project, you can follow him on Instagram @edward.gia or visit his website edwardgia.com Image: Madre Mia, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634268018889-05R2ONEKPX0L4ENPLUX9/edwardgia_Untitled+3.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634234774847-WO754XPG2B3UMLO6O0A6/edwardgia_Hermanos.png Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634235038997-Z1E0WNDL9S0LO5TH3CIK/edwardgia_que+esta+luz+sea+tu+guia.jpg Blog - My favorite image: “que esta luz sea tu guía, 2021” My favorite: Edward’s still life photographs are incredible in that they contribute as much value to the project as his portraits do. What I love the most about this image is the way the light is filtered through the straw hat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634234258426-0J0KLVAPPLNOX6LPSWZ6/edwardgia_Graduaci%C3%B3n.png Blog Image: Graduación, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292059550-8D6L91J775IT5N2VKGLT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Nina Leen Nina was a Russian-born photographer who moved to the United States in 1939. Her career skyrocketed as she began consistently contributing to LIFE magazine - where her images graced over forty covers. Her calm demeanor consistently put her subjects at ease, allowing for incredibly authentic photographs. In my opinion, Nina’s work is by far the most visually striking of the women I’ve featured here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292822606-Y4OR39R2TYUI197ROFE6/NINA+LEEN+YES.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292821001-BQE3CWDL8CMF3BOJIJO4/Leen.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619294116282-C4WUIBIBIRARRVRK2X5Y/nina-leen-photographer-spotlight-14-807x1024.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292822059-Z33P7WRBDF46DP17MN2N/Nina+Leen+photo.png Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619294117014-91KOB8OZ146K05X97XYZ/nina-leen-photographer-spotlight-16-820x1024.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292822787-KIECDTODFLNEM8KY8HKC/nina_leen_sorority_initiation.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619294116282-IQEUFWUE36FGHYS0RRRA/nina-leen-photographer-spotlight-12-971x1024.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619288081083-G8G95UYXMGJGTAZZQH3W/Marion+Carpenter+4.jpg Blog - Marion Carpenter One of the first women to join the White House News Photographers Association in the 1940s. She was also the only female photographer to travel daily alongside President Truman. From photography-news.com: Her unique status made critics of some of her male colleagues, such as Washington Times-Herald columnist Tris Coffin, who complained in print that she used her feminine charms -- "smiled and teased" -- to persuade politicians to pose for her. Later, when Carpenter saw Coffin in the Senate restaurant, she sloshed a bowl of navy bean soup over his face, then stalked out. A photograph of the incident (on the left) was published with the headline "Carpenter Nails Coffin." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584240827681-VZ1KLBF2C1RY8SCCC5L4/image-asset.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584245784254-OB9VAVR70FVERW7TXF2S/JEB-05.jpg Blog - Joan E. Biren “One of the most pivotal contributors to lesbian culture”. Biren is a talented photojournalist who uplifted LGBTQ voices for decades through her work. She is both a politically active woman and a self-taught image-maker. At the start of her career, realistic imagery of lesbian life and culture was practically nonexistent. “When I was young they had these vocational tests for people to find out what you should be… I always joke one of the options was not lesbian photographer.” She undoubtedly paved the way for countless women (particularly queer women) in photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246320311-OGKXIYPN0QK3A5X20L52/Screen+Shot+2020-03-15+at+12.24.06+AM.png Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246318326-MKSGXHFK1JX4BB98GB6N/Screen+Shot+2020-03-15+at+12.24.23+AM.png Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246163073-DV10IQDCYKW9QYJX7ON1/joan-desktop-new-9b.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246143561-RUI3EZ2QRDZQ5NF1TH44/fc02479351974f56aa76788c613ab1a4.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246162665-IT5W71E59MPUB417TY9Y/JEB-04.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291024366-KG65WD1ESJ3FF6BZFPTA/FBJ.jpg Blog - Frances Benjamin Johnston “An independent and strong-willed woman”. She was an official White House Photographer for FIVE (read that again, FIVE) Presidents… Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft. She took the very last picture of William McKinley before he was assassinated. She opened a photo studio in 1913 with her partner, Mattie Edwards Hewitt, who was a photographer in her own right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244982353-FEI8N8VC84KHMS8R3F2E/2ae390235926cb1f2cd9d21a2433bbfd.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244984191-W2J4ETW3JNESUFO3O1RM/1280px-Booker_T._Washington_by_Francis_Benjamin_Johnston%2C_c._1895.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244998821-ZN8E53PQ8HF2DMG2QL8J/FBJwhitehouse1889%3A1906.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244998590-QQE2UBVKJTMSTTOFGUJG/FBJ60thCongress1907.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1707612504913-J7UQTB7E3Z1ALRNF6G9B/Screenshot+2024-02-10+at+7.47.21+PM.png Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244983134-GBS0FV8BVAIMV02ABUV6/20_Isadora+Duncan%27s+Dance+Students.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244982284-HN2L425FKX85BB7K7N9I/12e_Mechanical+Drawing%2C+Hampton+Institute%2C+1899.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244998384-T7OES4B2PZC477A5U1YC/FBJ+Teddy+Roosvelt.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244985892-7HP65BE1RR53LY3WRK13/2560px-George_Washington_Carver%2C_ca._1902.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584240892594-NFAPT44VXUJBPX5Y8MMS/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Esther Bubley After the war, when most women were forced to abandon their newfound place in the workforce, Esther Bubley travelled the world as a successful freelance image-maker. Her work documented the beauty and surrealism of “the everyday”. She worked actively with LIFE and Ladies’ Home Journal, as well as big-time corporate clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241280093-3PY4EG5Z0BMX6ZIKBV59/Esther+Bubley+1943.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241280203-KRMQE5V1LA990TM8GJ4X/Esther+Bubley+1945+TX.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241281115-TCJ3HLOC2AF46ZT53090/Esther+bubley+Aruba+1957+ship+painter.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241421688-5QK2KNZ5WHLFWC2OSGA1/Lee+Miller.jpg Blog - Lee Miller A model turned photojournalist who became the official war photographer for Vogue and is the definition of “badass”. She bore witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust (the most infamous and iconic pictures from concentration camps were taken by her), operation rooms, and more. Later in life, the cruelty and death she experienced while creating images left her with severe PTSD which she struggled with throughout the remainder of her life. Her bravery and character are an example for all of us in the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291167285-ZQOOTC29753U0R3HF5ND/Surgeon_and_anaesthetist_by_Lee_Miller.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291301603-Z5KVLFZE8N0ZIGW0Q230/Lee%2BMiller%2Bteapot.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584243524994-ACEX1M0MG9T3CUERHF7P/2012AA01853.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291347845-Y3OWFROVBB3G22YO4REV/web-Irmgard-Seefried-Vienna-Opera-House-Vienna-Austria-1945-by-Lee-Miller-315-87.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1574196693948-0MSMXRB3GZA1G1VXLSQ8/image-asset.jpeg Blog Appreciated the validation within this post by Broads and Boards, they “aim to create safe and welcoming spaces for women to learn woodworking and other trade skills.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565482460368-MU1U5ITDLL6ZYB1GTQ8L/Screen+Shot+2019-08-09+at+12.32.40+AM.png Blog - Only You Decide the Success of Your Work Social Media and peers can have a negative and inconsistent effect on how you perceive your work, as well as what you recognize as your most “successful” images. I’d like to tell you that after four years at a university where nine times out of ten I was the only person in the room creating political work, or even photojournalistic work, that you and only you can truly determine the success and quality of your own work. For a personal example, to the left is a screenshot of the “likes” my photographs from a Syracuse for Sanders debate watch party received on Instagram. I was really excited and proud of the images I took that night, however my followers didn’t engage with the post for some reason, and it received 30 likes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565483622760-UYFBT080H3HIJVB4S915/Screen+Shot+2019-08-09+at+12.33.43+AM.png Blog To the right is a group photograph (one I did not take) of myself with Team AOC from NYC World Pride. This post received 134 likes and a great deal of engagement from my followers. The post to the right is not of greater quality than my work and it is so important that we all keep that in mind as image-makers in this digital world. These numbers merely represent the will of countless strangers to tap their index finger or thumb on a screen. Sure, professors and peers can give critiques that vastly improve your work. However, when you feel passionate about something you’ve created and those around you seem to be unimpressed, indifferent or overly critical, listen to your gut. If you feel your work is worthy, it is. All in all, don’t let others make you devalue your work when you feel it’s worthy of respect and appreciation. Numbers on social media mean nothing. If you create great work and trust yourself as an image-maker, people will have to “get the memo”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565320431126-PGOAQ3G9G1DNEZAS7Y89/image-asset.png Blog - A unique approach on the Campaign Trail Scout Tufankjian documented Barack Obama on the campaign trail as a journalist in both 2008 and 2012. She is so gifted at capturing numerous points of view that all tell a piece of the same story. She doesn’t only photograph Barack; which she does undeniably well; but the idea of him, his impact, his journey and what he means to people… real people. When a guest speaker for one of my college courses suggested I look into her, I was in awe of her work. Tufankjian’s images possess a distinctive, genuine and intimate quality despite the overwhelming and invasive world of politics. And, as a female image-maker, her unique perspective yielded photographs that are a significant contribution to the story of Barack Obama, U.S. politics and the people of our nation. 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As generation after generation grow older, and witnesses to the presidencies of yesteryear pass away, only these defining photographs remain: a testament to the legacy and leadership of politicians past. There is a profound parallel between how each President treats their Chief White House Photographer and their own approaches to leadership. Nixon’s photographer spent more time with closed doors than with the President, and Ford’s unusual path to the Presidency corresponds with the unconventional friendship and creative freedom he shared with his photographer, David Hume Kennerly; who took the photo to the left of Ford laying his hand on his beloved dog, Liberty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564801427233-DP2QO4EHQ6U767SB3329/Screen+Shot+2019-08-02+at+11.03.13+PM.png Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564805102185-UFEXAOQARV48VKA2F3KZ/image.jpg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564805234733-3KUTU1VD6X8E4QXW8A9S/image-asset.jpeg Blog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564806209427-55DFCBC9J4N09MSS5IFL/Screen+Shot+2019-08-03+at+12.22.39+AM.png Blog - Syracuse’s Presidential Connection As a very proud “Syracusan”, I was beyond thrilled when I found out that my favorite White House Photographer; Yoichi Okamoto; used to work for the Syracuse Herald prior to his career-defining work under the Johnson administration! 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Taxi medallion crisis hits home for one candidate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1696543897148-R8YX9FRQAR288LJRZ6M4/LesJours_Logo_Resized.png Published Work - Les Jours. Joe Biden, lost in transition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1696543895667-JFAGR59E7JT13EUGB5H0/City+Limits+logo.png Published Work - City Limits. Queens DA primary is a chance for truly bold change https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1696545948294-JLY9Y2MBF71B3PB6QWEI/logo+ella+baker.png Published Work - The Ella Baker School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1696543897110-5BDB41U9UV3DYRCHJCGR/Patch+Logo.png Published Work - Patch. Jesse Cerrotti runs for Astoria council seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1696544551210-QIZT07QI95L4M0WU6YGD/The+Wave+logo.png Published Work - The Wave. 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Linda Eastman Appreciation Linda was an immense natural talent in the world of photography. Through charisma, wit and well-seized opportunity, she worked her way towards becoming a fly-on-the-fall for all things (and people) Rock N Roll in the 1960s. In 1968 she became the first woman to have their work on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. She would turn press events, editorial shoots and her day-to-day life into the most inviting, artful moments. Whether intentionally including her shadow, framing a portrait with care or capturing a snapshot that showcases her humor, Linda’s greatest skill is that she always incorporated a part of herself in her work. Personally, I love her family life images more than her Rock N Roll portfolio. Her work inspires me so much, no amount of words are enough. She is the reason I started to point my camera at people, which then lead me to storytelling. She will always be my favorite photographer; I wouldn’t be the artist I am today without her captivating contributions to the field. 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There is a huge difference between photographing something, and being able to make other people feel like they’re right there with you. The colors are rich, the ground is coarse, and she was able to capture the stream’s clear, rushing nature, as well as its darker, reflective parts throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/14c6e463-27fd-4eaa-8d0d-24c8fd4f390e/19_Fields_Amy_3.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/cb784633-d4a1-4f5d-a3a5-4e45983003ae/14.jpg Blog (Copy) - Amy’s favorite picture Amy’s favorite (above): She told me the best part is the story behind it. After a day exploring Muir Woods with friends, they all lost cellular service while trying to get a ride home. Everyone decided to embrace the adventure and enjoy their beautiful surroundings. As they continued to walk, “it started to sun shower, the sky became pink, and right over the valley a single bird flew up into the sky. 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It’s a beautiful and artistic image with a unique approach to photographing sea life. It’s peaceful and spooky at the same time and I’m sure different people could interpret it in a variety of ways given how engaging the image is! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/8c70bf00-b441-48d9-8ad2-8d6852fa7c75/DSC06998.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/002b65f6-e514-46c4-bb76-8a5d5fb6b1ed/fave.jpg Blog (Copy) - Sammy’s favorite image Sammy’s favorite: “I love how visually stimulating this picture is. It truly captures the sensation of being in the ocean and there are so many little details that convey more information than you’d initially think.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/ec96468a-f56f-43b4-b7a9-bde4c90c9dd2/DJI_0033.jpg Blog (Copy) - Sammy Freeman (she/her) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/9e9f8b71-e304-4100-b439-44e200895aef/DJI_0011.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/09c3cc19-37dd-4dd9-bd59-9e339bc79b57/A7300924+copy.jpg Blog (Copy) - DJ Lehrhaupt (She/her) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/8ccbffb5-3006-4c49-8343-1f8a89b9dee8/FAVORITE+D.jpg Blog (Copy) - DJ’s favorite photo This photograph of Qween Jean with her iconic fan is DJ’s favorite photo because she feels it represents her photography better than any other image. She told me, “I love the way she looks, and the separation of her from everything else in the photo. All attention is instantly focused on her and you can instantly see why”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/ff9178a3-3230-4e9d-a396-434f3cf47bf2/FAVORITE+E.JPG Blog (Copy) - My favorite photo My favorite: I love the light in this photo. There are so many details to look at and appreciate here. What I like the most about this image is the sense of intimacy; you can truly feel how close DJ is to the action! The way this is framed makes me feel as if I’m laying down on the floor right next to her. It’s clear that there is a crowd surrounding them, yet this image is so private and peaceful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/717d2b4b-be64-448f-afd4-a78aa0984007/A7306051+copy.jpg Blog (Copy) DJ and I first met in 2019 during Tiffany Cabán’s campaign for Queens District Attorney. We both participated in canvassing, followed by a RuPaul’s Drag Race watch party at Sanger Hall where we instantly connected over the show, which was quickly followed by the realization that we were both political photographers. Since then, our solidarity and friendship has grown so much stronger. It has been really interesting to see how her work has evolved; she began with a focus on electoral politics, which then shifted to documenting street protests and the movement for Black Trans lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/a9a09a11-9c04-42ee-bcf5-196bd1e4fd22/A7R03937-2+copy.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/bf4e3db3-f001-4a66-ae36-37fc28972ccb/A7306493+copy.jpg Blog (Copy) To see more of DJ’s work, follow her on Instagram @dj_lehrhaupt or visit her website here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/0f98fae3-41b0-4a26-bc69-2379868297e3/Favorite-Spectrum.jpg Blog (Copy) - Youhong’s favorite piece Youhong’s favorite: this “was a quick sketch I did in class with @kennnajean’s original character Spectrum (they/them). She is one of my favorite artists and her art has been inspiring me a lot lately”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/5755b581-56b4-45b9-8f4d-61299f738442/Drawing-Vis_Comic+1.png Blog (Copy) - My favorite piece My favorite: When I first saw this piece posted on Youhong’s Instagram, I was taken away by the childlike wonder and creativity it stirred up inside of me! From the sepia toned bottom scene, to the swirly purple sky and flying animals, I found it incredibly peaceful and thrilling at the same time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/799a49a8-0060-453a-948d-c74e92a5a7f3/Shiloh.jpg Blog (Copy) To see more of Youhong’s work, you can follow them on Instagram @sketchedbyrory or visit their website here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/0281f248-2a32-46d5-b049-8ea3946c3922/Newfie-Boy_Ink.jpg Blog (Copy) - Youhong Rory-Elise Kwan (they/she) “As an artist who focuses on storytelling and character, I want to make art, particularly in children’s media, more diverse, inclusive, and most of all, mindful. We shouldn’t be telling stories about white, thin, cishet, neurotypical, non-disabled characters just because it’s the default but we also shouldn’t be carelessly assigning minority identities to characters just because it’s ‘woke’ either” - Youhong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/15a2ab25-c5eb-4c0b-a746-e2c73d116045/NicoleOreoKip_JPG.jpg Blog (Copy) Youhong and I first connected in October of 2020, when I posted a prompt on my Instagram story asking my followers if they knew any young, local and/or student artists who were selling work because I was looking to support a fellow creative. Upon looking through their account, I immediately loved their Avatar: The Last Airbender-inspired commissions and work! I also had the pleasure of commissioning them to create a beautiful piece based off of one of my favorite childhood photos with my two cats. They cared so deeply about every last detail, and I feel that applies to all of their work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1076ec23-ffc1-4315-8f43-f99a427da769/SmigellKat_Commission_PNG.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/0011e4f2-0d1b-4a65-8d3e-65333804d4fd/D.jpg Blog (Copy) - Alessandra Weaver (she/her) My work “is about defying expectations - both those put onto me by others and by myself. I’m drawn to performative expression so while I explore characters through self-portraiture, I also enjoy producing dramatic still-life, documenting live performances, and capturing portraits respective to each subject’s creative vision.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/5e8c3636-8ea9-4a23-b635-872af8eda06b/AFavorite.jpg Blog (Copy) - Alessandra’s favorite image Alessandra’s favorite: She took this self-portrait in 2016 upon waking up from anesthesia after having a total-thyroidectomy. “I was able to use my lens to feel as though I was regaining control and to make myself feel safe in a period where many things felt very uncertain”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/b29b30ec-761e-465c-adbd-6353c57d644d/X.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/3df8df2b-9424-49cd-9a42-e59f1c63a38c/IMG-0122.jpg Blog (Copy) - My favorite image My favorite: The moment I reached out to Alessandra to highlight her work, I already knew this photograph was my favorite. Even though I first saw it over a year ago, it has remained at the forefront of my mind. Not only is it beautiful, but there is so much to be seen in the darkness. Every single detail contributes value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/27959d74-ba0e-4714-976a-119fecab48b6/B.jpg Blog (Copy) To explore more of Alessandra’s work, you can follow her on Instagram @alessandraweaver or visit her website here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/092c0716-3c9b-43da-8f8d-e52822f6b7f3/F.jpg Blog (Copy) Alessandra and I met in 2015 when we were both freshman at The School of Visual Arts. During orientation, the Photo Department essentially sorted the first year students into small groups as a social exercise & we ended up in the same group. The following year, I truly got to know Alessandra and appreciate her work when we wound up in the same critique class. Fellow classmates, guest professors and myself all realized and admired Alessandra’s ability to convey emotion through her images (especially using composition). Her photographs are always steeped in her distinctive heart, soul and depth of character; she has a calming presence that is equally matched by a striking sense of humor and dedication to her loved ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/219c7fac-537b-4a39-a7e7-1579bbb9c53b/M.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634267979786-YKA8JV0X8TMKWUQ1BTGQ/edwardgia_Eduardo%3AEdward.jpg Blog (Copy) - Edward Gia (he/they) My work “examines my identity as a queer person navigating heteronormative spaces and religion within the intimacy of my home.” (Image: Eduardo/Edward, 2020) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634232818708-O8U7Y104LMQUQ2ZU6ZVL/edwardgia_Untitled+1.jpg Blog (Copy) - Edward’s favorite image: “Untitled, 2017” Edward’s favorite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634235463310-ACM6LVHPDKOGB61Z7DW0/edwardgia_Madre+Mia.jpg Blog (Copy) - To see more of Edward’s work, as well as keep up with this project, you can follow him on Instagram @edward.gia or visit his website edwardgia.com Image: Madre Mia, 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634268018889-05R2ONEKPX0L4ENPLUX9/edwardgia_Untitled+3.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634234774847-WO754XPG2B3UMLO6O0A6/edwardgia_Hermanos.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634235038997-Z1E0WNDL9S0LO5TH3CIK/edwardgia_que+esta+luz+sea+tu+guia.jpg Blog (Copy) - My favorite image: “que esta luz sea tu guía, 2021” My favorite: Edward’s still life photographs are incredible in that they contribute as much value to the project as his portraits do. What I love the most about this image is the way the light is filtered through the straw hat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1634234258426-0J0KLVAPPLNOX6LPSWZ6/edwardgia_Graduaci%C3%B3n.png Blog (Copy) Image: Graduación, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292059550-8D6L91J775IT5N2VKGLT/image-asset.jpeg Blog (Copy) - Nina Leen Nina was a Russian-born photographer who moved to the United States in 1939. Her career skyrocketed as she began consistently contributing to LIFE magazine - where her images graced over forty covers. Her calm demeanor consistently put her subjects at ease, allowing for incredibly authentic photographs. In my opinion, Nina’s work is by far the most visually striking of the women I’ve featured here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292822606-Y4OR39R2TYUI197ROFE6/NINA+LEEN+YES.jpeg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292821001-BQE3CWDL8CMF3BOJIJO4/Leen.jpeg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619294116282-C4WUIBIBIRARRVRK2X5Y/nina-leen-photographer-spotlight-14-807x1024.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292822059-Z33P7WRBDF46DP17MN2N/Nina+Leen+photo.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619294117014-91KOB8OZ146K05X97XYZ/nina-leen-photographer-spotlight-16-820x1024.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619292822787-KIECDTODFLNEM8KY8HKC/nina_leen_sorority_initiation.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619294116282-IQEUFWUE36FGHYS0RRRA/nina-leen-photographer-spotlight-12-971x1024.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619288081083-G8G95UYXMGJGTAZZQH3W/Marion+Carpenter+4.jpg Blog (Copy) - Marion Carpenter One of the first women to join the White House News Photographers Association in the 1940s. She was also the only female photographer to travel daily alongside President Truman. From photography-news.com: Her unique status made critics of some of her male colleagues, such as Washington Times-Herald columnist Tris Coffin, who complained in print that she used her feminine charms -- "smiled and teased" -- to persuade politicians to pose for her. Later, when Carpenter saw Coffin in the Senate restaurant, she sloshed a bowl of navy bean soup over his face, then stalked out. A photograph of the incident (on the left) was published with the headline "Carpenter Nails Coffin." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584240827681-VZ1KLBF2C1RY8SCCC5L4/image-asset.jpeg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584245784254-OB9VAVR70FVERW7TXF2S/JEB-05.jpg Blog (Copy) - Joan E. Biren “One of the most pivotal contributors to lesbian culture”. Biren is a talented photojournalist who uplifted LGBTQ voices for decades through her work. She is both a politically active woman and a self-taught image-maker. At the start of her career, realistic imagery of lesbian life and culture was practically nonexistent. “When I was young they had these vocational tests for people to find out what you should be… I always joke one of the options was not lesbian photographer.” She undoubtedly paved the way for countless women (particularly queer women) in photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246320311-OGKXIYPN0QK3A5X20L52/Screen+Shot+2020-03-15+at+12.24.06+AM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246318326-MKSGXHFK1JX4BB98GB6N/Screen+Shot+2020-03-15+at+12.24.23+AM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246163073-DV10IQDCYKW9QYJX7ON1/joan-desktop-new-9b.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246143561-RUI3EZ2QRDZQ5NF1TH44/fc02479351974f56aa76788c613ab1a4.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584246162665-IT5W71E59MPUB417TY9Y/JEB-04.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291024366-KG65WD1ESJ3FF6BZFPTA/FBJ.jpg Blog (Copy) - Frances Benjamin Johnston “An independent and strong-willed woman”. She was an official White House Photographer for FIVE (read that again, FIVE) Presidents… Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft. She took the very last picture of William McKinley before he was assassinated. She opened a photo studio in 1913 with her partner, Mattie Edwards Hewitt, who was a photographer in her own right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244982353-FEI8N8VC84KHMS8R3F2E/2ae390235926cb1f2cd9d21a2433bbfd.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244984191-W2J4ETW3JNESUFO3O1RM/1280px-Booker_T._Washington_by_Francis_Benjamin_Johnston%2C_c._1895.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244998821-ZN8E53PQ8HF2DMG2QL8J/FBJwhitehouse1889%3A1906.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244998590-QQE2UBVKJTMSTTOFGUJG/FBJ60thCongress1907.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1707612504913-J7UQTB7E3Z1ALRNF6G9B/Screenshot+2024-02-10+at+7.47.21+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244983134-GBS0FV8BVAIMV02ABUV6/20_Isadora+Duncan%27s+Dance+Students.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244982284-HN2L425FKX85BB7K7N9I/12e_Mechanical+Drawing%2C+Hampton+Institute%2C+1899.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244998384-T7OES4B2PZC477A5U1YC/FBJ+Teddy+Roosvelt.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584244985892-7HP65BE1RR53LY3WRK13/2560px-George_Washington_Carver%2C_ca._1902.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584240892594-NFAPT44VXUJBPX5Y8MMS/image-asset.jpeg Blog (Copy) - Esther Bubley After the war, when most women were forced to abandon their newfound place in the workforce, Esther Bubley travelled the world as a successful freelance image-maker. Her work documented the beauty and surrealism of “the everyday”. She worked actively with LIFE and Ladies’ Home Journal, as well as big-time corporate clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241280093-3PY4EG5Z0BMX6ZIKBV59/Esther+Bubley+1943.jpeg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241280203-KRMQE5V1LA990TM8GJ4X/Esther+Bubley+1945+TX.jpeg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241281115-TCJ3HLOC2AF46ZT53090/Esther+bubley+Aruba+1957+ship+painter.jpeg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584241421688-5QK2KNZ5WHLFWC2OSGA1/Lee+Miller.jpg Blog (Copy) - Lee Miller A model turned photojournalist who became the official war photographer for Vogue and is the definition of “badass”. She bore witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust (the most infamous and iconic pictures from concentration camps were taken by her), operation rooms, and more. Later in life, the cruelty and death she experienced while creating images left her with severe PTSD which she struggled with throughout the remainder of her life. Her bravery and character are an example for all of us in the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291167285-ZQOOTC29753U0R3HF5ND/Surgeon_and_anaesthetist_by_Lee_Miller.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291301603-Z5KVLFZE8N0ZIGW0Q230/Lee%2BMiller%2Bteapot.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1584243524994-ACEX1M0MG9T3CUERHF7P/2012AA01853.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1619291347845-Y3OWFROVBB3G22YO4REV/web-Irmgard-Seefried-Vienna-Opera-House-Vienna-Austria-1945-by-Lee-Miller-315-87.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1574196693948-0MSMXRB3GZA1G1VXLSQ8/image-asset.jpeg Blog (Copy) Appreciated the validation within this post by Broads and Boards, they “aim to create safe and welcoming spaces for women to learn woodworking and other trade skills.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565482460368-MU1U5ITDLL6ZYB1GTQ8L/Screen+Shot+2019-08-09+at+12.32.40+AM.png Blog (Copy) - Only You Decide the Success of Your Work Social Media and peers can have a negative and inconsistent effect on how you perceive your work, as well as what you recognize as your most “successful” images. I’d like to tell you that after four years at a university where nine times out of ten I was the only person in the room creating political work, or even photojournalistic work, that you and only you can truly determine the success and quality of your own work. For a personal example, to the left is a screenshot of the “likes” my photographs from a Syracuse for Sanders debate watch party received on Instagram. I was really excited and proud of the images I took that night, however my followers didn’t engage with the post for some reason, and it received 30 likes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565483622760-UYFBT080H3HIJVB4S915/Screen+Shot+2019-08-09+at+12.33.43+AM.png Blog (Copy) To the right is a group photograph (one I did not take) of myself with Team AOC from NYC World Pride. This post received 134 likes and a great deal of engagement from my followers. The post to the right is not of greater quality than my work and it is so important that we all keep that in mind as image-makers in this digital world. These numbers merely represent the will of countless strangers to tap their index finger or thumb on a screen. Sure, professors and peers can give critiques that vastly improve your work. However, when you feel passionate about something you’ve created and those around you seem to be unimpressed, indifferent or overly critical, listen to your gut. If you feel your work is worthy, it is. All in all, don’t let others make you devalue your work when you feel it’s worthy of respect and appreciation. Numbers on social media mean nothing. If you create great work and trust yourself as an image-maker, people will have to “get the memo”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565320431126-PGOAQ3G9G1DNEZAS7Y89/image-asset.png Blog (Copy) - A unique approach on the Campaign Trail Scout Tufankjian documented Barack Obama on the campaign trail as a journalist in both 2008 and 2012. She is so gifted at capturing numerous points of view that all tell a piece of the same story. She doesn’t only photograph Barack; which she does undeniably well; but the idea of him, his impact, his journey and what he means to people… real people. When a guest speaker for one of my college courses suggested I look into her, I was in awe of her work. Tufankjian’s images possess a distinctive, genuine and intimate quality despite the overwhelming and invasive world of politics. And, as a female image-maker, her unique perspective yielded photographs that are a significant contribution to the story of Barack Obama, U.S. politics and the people of our nation. Below are some of my favorite shots of hers from the campaign trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322409164-DU1QXRC47KUVY0ABAF1O/RBO-18-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322408531-0APTWPPD3B7YD2U1R8CP/OBAMA-108-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322449232-D9LSVTA49HRUI8JUFNJQ/Screen+Shot+2019-01-07+at+2.13.59+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565323294625-C5OVVS81ZZ5PB0O9ZMT3/Screen+Shot+2019-03-26+at+4.13.31+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322438290-9JUTVZKYMVZBSV8XR89L/Screen+Shot+2019-01-07+at+2.05.35+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322408733-SFAFVSNI0A1E559HQX04/Obama-390-01-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322408252-GUER5PDWFCI1JIWUC2DL/OBAMA-038-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322444437-UD2N8CCMUB8H27JYE0BJ/Screen+Shot+2019-01-07+at+2.07.11+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322439517-TYVOBYY5JJE5GL9QL1SV/Screen+Shot+2019-01-07+at+2.06.19+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322408823-81C3P2D16FREOI9PR7D7/OBAMA-562-01-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322408928-4HYLPRS9N56L92J43ZVN/OBAMA-575-01-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565323283924-G5YKW1616CFJWF8B16O6/GE-Obama-10-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565323283919-TPT7FZ62Q07DGKET0UZZ/B-Obama-006-01-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565323293527-BYK89CBWOWLGOKM44VFE/Screen+Shot+2019-03-26+at+4.14.11+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565323284448-YPLHA11V8LCOHGSKQZNM/OBAMA-598-01-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322409016-G2MYE6YMIEWJCHT3ORYL/OBAMA-586-01-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565323284278-QQTCKEYVX8E2VAJEFK4N/OBAMA-579-01-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565323284277-61LOKLW3A409OWGVOSOS/OBAMA-093-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322412455-BIOHDDSC28LMDYD5GW1Y/Screen+Shot+2019-03-26+at+4.12.50+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322408599-DWL60RS0ER9250YFRG8H/OBAMA-132-2.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1565322413073-VNVHRSH72MXD4AT79JS3/Screen+Shot+2019-03-26+at+4.15.31+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564803293399-X2D29ASRG4R9GFP9JKOW/1200px-President_Ford_and_his_golden_retriever_Liberty_-_NARA_-_6829597.jpg Blog (Copy) - Why White House Photographers? As generation after generation grow older, and witnesses to the presidencies of yesteryear pass away, only these defining photographs remain: a testament to the legacy and leadership of politicians past. There is a profound parallel between how each President treats their Chief White House Photographer and their own approaches to leadership. Nixon’s photographer spent more time with closed doors than with the President, and Ford’s unusual path to the Presidency corresponds with the unconventional friendship and creative freedom he shared with his photographer, David Hume Kennerly; who took the photo to the left of Ford laying his hand on his beloved dog, Liberty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564801427233-DP2QO4EHQ6U767SB3329/Screen+Shot+2019-08-02+at+11.03.13+PM.png Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564805102185-UFEXAOQARV48VKA2F3KZ/image.jpg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564805234733-3KUTU1VD6X8E4QXW8A9S/image-asset.jpeg Blog (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/556fb82ce4b04c98f30c0c16/1564806209427-55DFCBC9J4N09MSS5IFL/Screen+Shot+2019-08-03+at+12.22.39+AM.png Blog (Copy) - Syracuse’s Presidential Connection As a very proud “Syracusan”, I was beyond thrilled when I found out that my favorite White House Photographer; Yoichi Okamoto; used to work for the Syracuse Herald prior to his career-defining work under the Johnson administration! To the right is a photograph of Okamoto featured in the Syracuse Herald, November 1938.