As a photographer, my creative journey has often been marked by the changing nature of my life. While each of my works varies in subject manner, I consider them all to be mementos of the present- items, moments, and actions, experienced at the zenith of their existence. My motivation to create may be individual, but my works serve to open a dialogue between subject and viewer, to capture fleeting moments and open them to interpretation. Within my photographs, each tells a story of a different subject at the precipice of change, moments about to shift.

Hi, my name is Charlie Turner, and I enjoy photography and filmmaking. Both forms allow me an outlet to display my observations of the human condition. My artistic process consists of simple trial and error, and most importantly, consistency. 

My name is Connor Lucente from Queens, New York. Photography has always been my artistic medium of choice due to its ability to capture realism like no other. This has been especially true through my work in sports photography, being able to capture complex scenes and relationships that would otherwise be lost. During my time as a sports photographer, I have especially been inclined to depict the complexities of different individuals and their characters; this combines sports work with a form of expressionist portraiture. In my eyes, capturing these scenes illustrates the beauty within common activities that we often fail to recognize. Seemingly insignificant, yet complex, moments. 

My name is Jack Van Clief. I live in East Harlem. I like to keep my work in the circle of expertise I know the best, which tends to be my family. Having other people get a glimpse into my life makes me feel whole because I usually can show people a side of me that is cast away.  My past 2 projects have been about my grandfather and now my mother, so I hope one day I can work on a project about my brother. 

My name is Miro Rothman, and photography for me iis a way to express my unique way of seeing the world. Furthermore, my work embodies the relationship that I have with myself, and by extension, my subjects, as it is an ever-evolving thing that changes as I change. I’m going through a period in my life with a lot of change, and the way that I embrace or reject this change is reflected in my work.

My name is Samantha Lin. I love taking candid photos whether it’s joyful or sorrowful. I love the authenticity of candid photos as the subject is unposed. Each photo is 1 of 1 and can never be replicated by anyone else. I think candid photos evoke emotion and resonate more with the viewer as it may bring back certain memories. As I capture the moment, I see my subjects like sculptures, which tell a story on its own. 

Hi all! My name is Stella Ross-Gray, a 18-year-old photographer based in NYC. As a person looking through the lens, I have the utmost privilege to be able to capture my surroundings. Time is something I very often find myself reflecting on and is something in constant motion. Being able to capture a moment in time is something that I cherish. Not necessarily capturing a linear snapshot in time, but a photo that can be timeless is something I hope to illustrate in a genuine and artistically pleasing way. Through this, I hope to craft a story around my subjects in a way that challenges my viewers to think critically about my photos through an artistic lens. 

Photography for me started as a journey of food documentary: every meal, and every snack held a place in my phone’s photo album. Food has continuously reconnected me back to my ethnic Chinese culture as I grew up in moving environments that disconnected me from it. Photography captures laughter and joy in the same way my smile beams when I try new foods. While color breathes life into images, black and white images create memorable snapshots. As an artist, I gravitate towards detailed images with abstract meanings but simple images can still convey compelling narratives. I’m still on the journey of exploring different colors and moods to highlight different points on the timeline of my life. 

 I'm Suhana Rahman, an aspiring documentary wedding photographer. I love the idea of bringing a different perspective when creating family heirlooms for people on a special day or night! There is so much in photography to learn, and as I've tackled film and digital photography, I fell in love with the differences that fit with different scenarios and moments. I'm inspired by moving shadows, silhouettes, south Asian colors, 1970s color photography, and people around me!

Hi all, my name is Tenzin. I like using different mediums whether it be Hipstamatic or my Nikon camera. I gravitate towards taking candid photos and going with the flow to capture the authenticity in life’s moments. I love building a story through a series of photos and creating bigger pictures.