Kira Taylor Blog Entry: Visiting My Professor’s Exhibition at the Atlanta Center for Photography (6-8 points)

About four weekends ago, I went to my Photographic Visions professor’s show at the Atlanta Center for Photography. It was my first time visiting the gallery, and seeing my professor’s work displayed in a professional space was really inspiring. The show explored ideas of memory, identity, and community through photography, which connected to a lot of what we’ve been talking about in class.

Walking through the exhibition, I noticed how carefully everything was arranged and how each image felt like part of a bigger story. I could see the same things my professor always talks about light, composition, and emotion all come together. It reminded me that photography isn’t just about taking pictures, it’s about seeing and feeling.

Being there helped me see art in a new way, outside of class. I met other students and artists who were there to support or learn, and it made me feel more connected to Atlanta’s art scene. It also made me think more seriously about what goes into putting a show together and how I might want to do that one day.

From a career standpoint, this experience was really helpful. It gave me a better understanding of what professional presentation looks like and what it means to share your work publicly. Seeing how photographers collaborate with galleries made me think about the kind of spaces I want to help create in the future spaces that celebrate artists and tell real stories.

Overall, I would count this as a Bronze Level Cultural Expansion activity for visiting a gallery and attending an exhibition (4 points total) and a Bronze Level Career Development experience (2 points) for engaging in a professional art environment related to my field.

Going to this show reminded me why I want to do this work. It made me even more motivated to grow as an artist and keep finding ways to be part of the art community here in Atlanta.

Kira Taylor