Davis' black and white photographs of the human form explore light and shadow, selective focus and the use of a mirror to expand perspective. Her fascination with abstraction moved her to focus on the simple features of the body -- the line of a fingertip or the arch of a back. "My photographs are a culminating body of work that provokes intrigue in abstract features and the natural beauty of the human body," she says.

In his digital photographs, Schoen juxtaposes eggs with other items. "The inherent cultural symbolism of the egg and the juxtaposition of items that heighten this meaning are of interest to me," he says, "providing a subject through which various ideas can be conveyed."

Ng's portraits combine digital projection and photography. While photography is a medium sometimes thought to represent reality, Ng uses projection to startle the viewer and blur the line between real and fabricated. "For many people, digital photography may appear simple, but for me, it has come to represent a way of life and a mindset of keen observation that forces me to stop and take stock of how I view the world," she says.

Inspired by photojournalism, Benedict takes photos to show human tragedy, human triumph and human ingenuity. Through the use of computer manipulation, framing and a special lens, he broadens the photojournalistic approach to capture "not just the recordable moment but also the surrounding environment."

View Slideshow: Josh Holdeman '93 has his clients in focus during a landmark Christie's sale

It's Dec. 16, and they're coming. Scores of visitors stream into the Manhattan headquarters of Christie's, the purveyor of highbrow art and culture, for the two-day sale Icons of Glamour and Style: The Constantiner Collection.

The 320 photographs on the block represent the "most important collection of fashion photography that we know of," says Joshua Holdeman '93, international director of 20th-century art at Christie's.

Despite the collection's significance, Holdeman and his Christie's team at 20 Rockefeller Center are concerned about the sale. The economy is imploding, and buyers are skittish. (Later in the winter, Christie's and rival Sotheby's would both announce layoffs.) Will these fashion and celebrity images, made by photographic legends such as Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, and Irving Penn, actually sell? (more...)

From Paul: Hey all. I’m back on campus after a relaxing February break. Bates is beautiful in the winter and after another big snow storm two days ago I took some pictures so you could see how the campus is completely transformed in the winter. Below I posted a couple of the photos but check out more here. Until next time… Enjoy! (more...)

"Voting Day," Minneapolis, 2006, gelatin silver print by Abdi Roble.

The Somali Diaspora: A Journey Away, a touring exhibition of photographs chronicling the migration of Somali refugees to Maine and other U.S. locations, opens at Bates College with events beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in the Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St.

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LEWISTON, Maine – For the month of October, the second floor of the New Dining Commons at Bates College will house a traveling exhibit of 15 photographs that celebrate the female athlete. Director of Athletics Kevin McHugh’s efforts brought to Bates a traveling collection of 15 photographs that are a subset of the major exhibit “Game Face: What Does a Female Athlete Look Like?”

The original full exhibit, produced by Game Face Productions and the National Coalition of Girls' Schools, has toured museums nationwide after debuting at the Smithsonian in 2001. (more...)

From Graham: The number of Bates students that worked in the AMC and RMC huts this summer is astounding. So astounding that the college’s magazine commissioned one of its students to traverse the White Mountains to photograph all the Bates students/alumni working there.

I ran away to the mountains for my 22nd birthday because I wanted to do something special, free, and it was the only available day I had to drive out to New Hampshire. It seems like all my friends have cool jobs this summer, but working in the AMC or RMC huts are the most sought after for any outdoorsy college kid. I’m just happy to know that I can use them if I want to. Here are some unpublished pictures taken by my buddy Lincoln Benedict, soon to be published in the college’s magazine. [More...]

From Jake: Greetings All,

After much trial and error trying to get these photos up on the blog, I think they’re good to go. Hope you enjoy them!

Be Well,

Jake

Where it all began. The albergue in St. Jean Pied de Port.

The end of a 32-day journey, at Cape Finisterre, Spain.

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