Project: The Underbelly

The industrial heart of a city is typically viewed as the dirtiest and most unpleasant place to go and see. These industrial settings are always closely related to pollution no matter how clean they may be. The underbelly is a compilation of many types of industries all blended together. At first glance it may paint a drab, colorless picture in the mind.

At night however, there is a great transformation; something beautiful emerges from the darkness that can not be seen during the day. The darker and foggier the underbelly gets, the more beautiful it becomes. The darkness creates a blanket that hides the initial imperfections and impurities, then revealing its true beauty. The light generated during the night creates a surreal and otherworldly feeling that is hiding amongst the giant structures and landscapes. This is the true underbelly.





















































The Underbelly © Tom Owens

Project: I'm Gonna Love You Just

© Barbara Vonderharr

There is a moment in friendships – sometimes this moment can last a lifetime – of absolute equality. What each person gives is balanced exactly by something that the other contributes, even if they are unaware of it. My friends fuel my creative energy, and help me keep falling in love with the world everyday. I sought to capture what I believe to be each individual’s inherent and natural magnificence, without any visual distractions. The vulnerability and state of undress furthers this intimate sentiment for me, but yet alludes to the comfort in which our relationships have.

- Barbara Vonderharr

© Barbara Vonderharr

© Barbara Vonderharr

© Barbara Vonderharr

Project:Farmers of Walworth County

©Kayla Newman

Before I began this project I had been taking pictures of landscapes and old weathered barns. By photographing these barns and passing acres upon acres of farmland, I realized just how important farming is to our survival. Not only does it provide food, it also provides jobs. Farming also plays a vital part in the history of America. Farming used to be a family business. The children would help out and once their parents couldn’t work anymore, they took over. It seems that kids and adults alike are becoming less interested in farming, which may have an impact on our country.

With this project I would like to show a variety of farms in a relatively small area. Not only do I want to show the diversity in the types of farms but also the diversity of the people. With this project I hope to expose farming to the people that may not know much about it and encourage them to think about their food and where it is coming from. -Kayla Newman

















©Kayla Newman
















©Kayla Newman
















©Kayla Newman

Project: October

© Matt W. Avila

Cell phones and camera images have entered our American daily routine in a way were it is hard to understand who really is a photographer because of the availability to create these images. Taking this idea and using a cell phone camera trying to capture images that abstracts the traditional photograph in to compositions and colors that could exist in a painting is what I was interested in for this project. - Matt W. Avila

© Matt W. Avila

© Matt W. Avila

© Matt W. Avila