ABSTRACT
Making photographs tends to be a solitary artform to practice. Images are conceived and generated from a private, individual perspective. Unless the readers work in a creative partnership, like Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison or Kahn & Selesnick, they produce photos that are solely the product of their personal creative process. Photographers also want to feel a sense of belonging and connection. There are many benefits that can come through being part of a group. Everyone profits from joining with like-minded people who can offer opportunities for feedback, exhibition possibilities, and to support the readers creative goals. Person-to-person connections are crucial, because every photo student could use some support when they’re struggling with some part of their photo practice. For instance, in the beginning lots of students struggle to figure out the relationship between the f-number, the size of the aperture, and how that translates to depth of field.
