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Sep 2022

A Woman of Science and Technology

Text by Chessa Birrell/ Photos by Ambria Clark Ambria Clark, an industrial engineer at Lockheed Martin for the past 16 years, found her love of technology and engineering early in life. She is passionate about […]

Ambria Clark at an airfield standing in front of a C130 cargo plane. (Photo by Ambria Clark)

Ambria Clark, of Fairburn, Georgia, enjoys a day at the beach, one of her favorite places to spend time. (Photo by Ambria Clark)

Ambria Clark (second row left) with parents Tony Robinson (third row) and Tibby Robinson (second row right) and sons Cole and Caiden (front) standing on the front porch. (Photo by Ambria Clark)

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Mar 2022

Zoran Babić: February Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Zoran Babić Zoran Babić, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is Bokeh Focus’ February Photographer of the Month. Babić’s photograph received the most votes among three other nominees. He previously won Photographer […]

Zoran Barbić: Woman in a green dress posing while sitting on a red chair — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
February 2022
Photo: Zoran Babić
© Zoran Babić

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Mar 2022

Ash Rahman: January Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Ash Rahman Ash Rahman, from Birmingham, United Kingdom, is Bokeh Focus’ January Photographer of the Month. Rahman’s photograph received the most votes among three other nominees. He previously won […]

Ash Rahman: Two people at a table inside of a restaurant — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
Photo: Ash Rahman
© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: Silhouette of a person, in front of a stores colorful inventory — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
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© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: A shot taken during the day of someone from beyond a brick wall in front of a black car — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
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© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: A crowd standing around a variety of light fixtures at night. — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
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© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: Two people walking on a sidewalk next to a body of water with a bridge and building in the background — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
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© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: Person walking down a bridge next to a body of water and buildings in the background during daylight — Ash Rahman, from Birmingham, United Kingdom, is Bokeh Focus’ January Photographer of the Month. Rahman’s photograph received the most votes among three other nominees. He previously won Photographer of the Week during the final week of January. He shared a few words saying, “Don’t focus too much on others, enjoy what you’re doing, keep practicing and getting your shots.”
We interviewed Rahman to share his advice and experiences with the greater Bokeh Focus community.
Read his full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
Photo: Ash Rahman
© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: Picture of a human figure seen through a dark tunnel becoming more illuminated the further back — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
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© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: A close up of flowers outside and a blurred background captured during daylight — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
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© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: Night shot of a crowd of people under festive lights — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
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© Ash Rahman

Ash Rahman: Two women amongst a crowd standing outside under a tree at night — Birmingham, United Kingdom
January 2022
Photo: Ash Rahman
© Ash Rahman

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Jan 2022

Jan Von Bargen: December Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Jan Von Bargen Jan von Bargen, of Hamburg, Germany, is Bokeh Focus’ December Photographer of the Month. Von Bargen’s photograph received the most votes among four other nominees. He […]

Jan Von Bergen: Daytime photo of a building with graffiti in the background, a building on the left and on the right and a body of water in the center reflecting all three buildings — Hamburg, Germany
December 2021
Photo: Jan Von Bergen
© Jan Von Bergen

Jan Von Bergen: daytime photo of a landmark building being reflected off water — Hamburg, Germany
December 2021
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© Jan Von Bergen

Jan Von Bergen: an eye level photo of a green snake on and surrounded by moss and greenery — Hamburg, Germany
December 2021
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© Jan Von Bergen

Jan Von Bergen: a close up photo of a dandelion with other dandelions surrounding it and the sun highlighting them all — Hamburg, Germany
December 2021
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© Jan Von Bergen

Jan Von Bergen: a close up of a red "love" lock hanging with the bokeh lights in the background — Hamburg, Germany
December 2021
Photo: Jan Von Bergen
© Jan Von Bergen

Jan Von Bergen: Night time photo of the city lights and streaks of light extending from a bus — Jan von Bargen, of Hamburg, Germany, is Bokeh Focus’ December Photographer of the Month. Von Bargen’s photograph received the most votes among four other nominees. He previously won Photographer of the Week during the final week of December.
He states, “Just get out and shoot! … and do not lose the fun in what you are doing.
We interviewed Von Bergen to share his advice and experiences with the greater Bokeh Focus community.
Read his full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
Hamburg, Germany
December 2021
Photo: Jan Von Bergen
© Jan Von Bergen

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Jan 2022

Shay Lamb: November Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Shay Lamb Shay Lamb, 19, of Greenville, South Carolina, is Bokeh Focus’ November Photographer of the Month. Lamb’s photograph received the most votes among three other nominees. She previously […]

Shay Lamb: Two kittens in a dark room on carpet playing with string lights in front of mirror — Shay Lamb, 19, of Greenville, South Carolina, is Bokeh Focus’ November Photographer of the Month. Lamb’s photograph received the most votes among three other nominees. She previously won Photographer of the Week during the second week of November.
She states to “Definitely use this outlet [photography] as a form of expression but also appreciation.”
We interviewed Lamb to share her advice and experiences with the greater Bokeh Focus community.
Read her full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
Marietta, Georgia
November 2021
Photo: Shay Lamb
© Shay Lamb

Shay Lamb: Picture of an abstract building during the daytime behind small trees — Manhattan, New York
November 2021
Photo: Shay Lamb
© Shay Lamb

Shay Lamb: Blue sky with autumn trees in midground and background with fence in foreground — Greenville, South Carolina
November 2021
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© Shay Lamb

Shay Lamb: Kitten on dashboard of car at night with traffic streetlight in background — Marietta, Georgia
November 2021
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© Shay Lamb

Shay Lamb: Plant on top of rocky terrain with cave wrapping over the top — South Carolina
November 2021
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© Shay Lamb

Shay Lamb: Blue sky with autumn trees — Greenville, South Carolina
November 2021
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© Shay Lamb

Shay Lamb: From inside of a flying plane looking out the window during the daytime looking at clouds and the plane's wing — South Carolina
November 2021
Photo: Shay Lamb
© Shay Lamb

Shay Lamb: Blue sky with autumn trees in background and potted plant in foreground — Greenville, South Carolina
November 2021
Photo: Shay Lamb
© Shay Lamb

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Dec 2021

Alyssa Fields: October Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Alyssa Fields Alyssa Fields, 11, of Brooklyn, New York, is Bokeh Focus’ October Photographer of the Month. Fields’ photograph received the most votes among four other nominees. She previously […]

Alyssa Fields: Trees with yellow, pink, and blue skies in the background — Fairburn, Georgia
October 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: Goat looking outside of a gate standing on dirt — Chattahoochee, Georgia
October 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: Close up on an orange mushroom growing out of the dirt. grass surrounding — Chattahoochee, Georgia
October 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: An alpaca behind a wire farm fence in front of a wooden play fort with slide on grass with trees in the background — Alyssa Fields, 11, of Brooklyn, New York, is Bokeh Focus’ October Photographer of the Month. Fields’ photograph received the most votes among four other nominees. She previously won Photographer of the Week during the third week of October.
She reminds photographers to “Go with the flow.” opportunity.
We interviewed Fields to share her advice and experiences with the greater Bokeh Focus community.
Read her full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
Chattahoochee, Georgia
October 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: a city overview of an interstate with trees on the sides, buildings in the far back and cloudy skies during daylight — Atlanta, Georgia
October 2021
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© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: A goat standing on dirt being fed through a gate with a green fence — Chattahoochee, Georgia
October 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: A speedboat in the distance in a large body of water during overcast and a bridge in the background — Chattahoochee, Georgia
October 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: View from inside looking at many trees and partially clear skies during daylight — Chattahoochee, Georgia
October 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: Street view of city buildings with clear blue skies during daylight — Washington, D.C.
August 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields: Cars in street and people on side walk in front of buildings during daylight — Washington, D.C.
August 2021
Photo: Alyssa Fields
© Alyssa Fields

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Nov 2021

Amy: September Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Amy Amy, 24, of Atlanta, Georgia, is Bokeh Focus’ September Photographer of the Month. Amy’s photograph received the most votes in September. She previously won photographer of the week […]

Amy: Lookin through a light bulb close up. The background is indoors and blurry — Atlanta
September 2021
Photo: Amy
© Amy

Amy: outside of a theater during daylight. Lights are under the sign that says the date of the show. — Atlanta
October 2021
Photo: Amy
© Amy

Amy: Red, Yellow and Green traffic light hangs on pole. Daylight and a tree in back of the traffic light. Yellow light in the middle is illuminated — Atlanta
September 2021
Photo: Amy
© Amy

Amy: A pole with three street signs on it covered in graffiti. Around the pole is rubbish and a black container. — Recreated one of my favorite pictures: the same place, different edit, different day.
Atlanta
September 2021
Photo: Amy
© Amy

Amy: Big Parking sign on the side of the building during daylight with a building in the background — Atlanta
September 2021
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© Amy

Amy: Illuminated Taco Mac restaurant sign outside on the side of the restaurant. There is daylight and a tree in the background as well as other buildings — Neon signs are always a win.
Atlanta
September 2021
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© Amy

Amy: A pattern of illuminated lints forming diamonds in repetition. — Atlanta
September 2021
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© Amy

Amy: A bridge, trees, and light posts above a lake that reflects on the water — Amy, 24, of Atlanta, Georgia, is Bokeh Focus’ September Photographer of the Month. Amy’s photograph received the most votes in September. She previously won Photographer of the Week during the first week of September.
We interviewed Amy to share her advice and experiences with the greater Bokeh Focus community. She reminds photographers to “Be you and only that.”
Read her full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
August 2021
Atlanta
Photo: Amy
© Amy

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Sep 2021

Emma Walkington: August Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Emma Walkington Emma Walkington, 19, from Phoenix, Arizona, is our August Photographer of the Month winner. She currently lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Walkington competed against three other photographers and […]

Emma Walkington: a light brown and white dog wearing goggles sitting down next to another dog that is black and white also sitting down outside during daylight on leashes — Dogs sitting outside of Starbucks with their owner look ready for adventure. They could be the main characters of a story.
Georgia
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

Emma Walkington: close up of a light brown dogs eye — My dog passed not too long ago. After a week went by I was going through old photos. I stumbled upon this photo that was never edited from a few months ago.
Lawrenceville, Georgia
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

Emma Walkington: a koi fish swimming towards the surface of water — This Koi fish was in a pond and reminded me of my best friend and our matching tattoos.
Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

Emma Walkington: clear blue skies with a bridge in the distance over a body of water — Emma Walkington, 19, from Phoenix, Arizona, is our August Photographer of the Month winner. She currently lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Walkington competed against three other photographers and her photo received the most votes. She previously won Photographer of the Week during the first week of August.
Regarding her photography she said, “I learned to not overlook things,” in pursuit of never missing an opportunity.
We interviewed Walkington to share her advice and experiences with the greater Bokeh Focus community.
Read her full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

Emma Walkington: two men in orange work ship attire looking over the rail of the edge of the ship — Two guys were working on a boat that I happened to pass by. They were looking over the edge to make sure the guy on the dock was tying the rope properly.
Sue Locks, Michigan
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

Emma Walkington: blurry trees I the foreground and red bird that is focused on in the background seen through a small part of the trees. — During quarantine I walked around my neighborhood a lot. This red bird was sitting just on the other side of the bush from me.
Lawrenceville, Georgia
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

Emma Walkington: Clear gradient blue sky with the moon in the distance. Telephone towers are in the foreground and middle ground. — During a Harvest moon on a road trip I captured the beauty.
Kentucky
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

Emma Walkington: a gradient sky from blue at the top to yellow at the bottom. mountains are in the distance from the perspective of standing in the middle of the street with cars parked on the sides of the road. — This is how the streets look today in a historic Arizona town that existed when the state was founded in 1912.
Arizona
August 2021
Photo: Emma Walkington
© Emma Walkington

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Aug 2021

Avery Fields: July Photographer of the Month

Interview by Bokeh Focus/ Photos by Avery Fields Avery Fields, 24, from Brooklyn, New York, is our July Photographer of the Month winner. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Fields competed against three other photographers […]

Avery Fields: young woman with with green hair, blue flower hair accessories. Wearing a black dress with purple fishnet leggings and black shoes. Sitting on a staircase outside next to grass, and a tree with pink flowers. — July 2021
Photo: Avery Fields
© Avery Fields

Avery Fields: young woman with with green hair, blue flower hair accessories. Wearing a black dress with purple fishnet leggings. Standing outside on grass next to a bush, and a tree with pink flowers. — July 2021
Photo: Avery Fields
© Avery Fields

Avery Fields: young woman with with green hair, blue flower hair accessories. Wearing a black dress. Standing outside grass next to a bush, and a tree with pink flowers. — July 2021
Photo: Avery Fields
© Avery Fields

Avery Fields: young woman with with green hair, blue flower hair accessories. Wearing a black dress. Standing outside on grass next to a bush, and a tree with pink flowers. — July 2021
Photo: Avery Fields
© Avery Fields

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Jul 2021

Amber Fields: June Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Amber Fields Amber Fields, 18, from Brooklyn, New York, is our June Photographer of the Month winner. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Fields competed against three other photographers […]

June 2021
Photo: Amber Fields
© Amber Fields

Amber Fields: A silhouette of two people looking over the sunset and beach waters. — June 2021
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© Amber Fields

Amber Fields: Pink flower on a branch of a tree. And blurred trees in the background. — June 2021
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© Amber Fields

Amber Fields: wooden staircase leading down to a beach. Blue skies, clouds, and trees to the left of the stairs. — June 2021
Photo: Amber Fields
© Amber Fields

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Jun 2021

Jan Düerkop: May Photographer of the Month

Interview by Avery Fields/ Photos by Jan Düerkop Jan Düerkop, 37, from Hamburg, Germany, is our May Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three other photographers and his photo received the most votes. […]

Jan Düerkop: building mirrored against a puddle — I was up very early in the morning to catch the reflection of the rising sun on the Elbphilharmonie here in Hamburg.
As there was a puddle in front of me, I was able to create this reflection shot while crouching in the water.
Hamburg, Germany
May 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: Building with a lot of windows reflecting a historic building during day light — A historic building reflecting in the windows of a modern one.
I like the kind of “pixelated” look of the reflection of the old building.
Hamburg, Germany
March 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: building surrounded by water just before sunrise — Another shot from early in the morning. This time I made a long exposure of the Docklands office building which is formed like a speedboat. The long exposure time helps to bring up some colors and smooth out the waves.
Hamburg, Germany
March 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: tall building with many windows reflecting the cloudy sky — The clouds reflecting in the windows of an office building. The building itself is kind of ugly, but as a mirror, it works great!
Hamburg, Germany
April 2021
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© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: sunrise above harbor — The sunrise above the industrial harbour of Hamburg, Germany.
Shot from the top of a building where we were not supposed to be that early in the morning.
Hamburg, Germany
February 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: body of water reflecting lights and television tower at dusk. — This picture of the television tower of Hamburg was taken during a blue hour walk with my significant other who is the reason I started photography in the first place and is now one of my biggest motivators to get out and shoot some pics.
Hamburg, Germany
May 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: three buildings staggered behind one and other with blue sky — A city view from inside the luxury shopping district “Jungfernstieg.” It was just a snapshot passing by, but during editing, I saw the potential and cropped some clutter to make the look cleaner.
Hamburg, Germany
April 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: large body of water in front of a city at dawn. Lights from the city reflect of the water. — My winning photo for the Bokeh Focus Photographer of the Month award in May 2021. It shows the city of Hamburg with its landmark building Elbphilharmonie in the middle. It is usually blue but the reflective windows caught a log of the red sundawn.
Hamburg, Germany
May 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: a body of water mirroring the city at dawn. — The historic city center during blue hour. For this long exposure I placed my camera on the railing of a pedestrian bridge. I had to try it several times as the bridge was moving everytime another person came onto it.
Hamburg, Germany
March 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

Jan Düerkop: large body of water surrounding ships at dusk. lights reflect against the water. — Some big ships in the harbour of Hamburg. This is actually a composition of 3 HDR brackets. The biggest challenge for this was that there was not enough light to shoot with a fast shutter but while using a long shutter some blur occured due to the movements of the ships and the dock cranes. A lot of manual editing was done to remove those.
Hamburg, Germany
May 2021
Photo: Jan Düerkop
© Jan Düerkop

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Apr 2021

Ali Sardar: March Photographer of the Month

Interview by Olivia Goss/ Photos by Ali Sardar Ali Sardar, 26, from Atlanta, is our March Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three others, and his photo submission received the most votes. Ali […]

Ali Sardar: Lovers part ways at the cliff in UK — Lovers part ways on the cliff.
United Kingdom
January 2018
Photo: Ali Sardar
© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar: Mountain top seen through Colorado trees. — Mountain top seen through Colorado trees.
Colorado Rocky Mountains
August 2016
Photo: Ali Sardar
© Ali Sardar

Ali sardar: Mountain range in the heart of Colorado peak trails. — Mountain range in the heart of Colorado peak trails.
Colorado Rockt Mountains
August 2018
Photo: Ali Sardar
© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar: A deep blue night sky full of moonlight in Marietta, Georgia — A night full of light.
Marietta, Georgia.
May 2018
Photo: Ali Sardar
© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar: View from train window to see other modes of travel — View from train window to see other modes of travel.
Georgia
December 2019
Photo: Ali Sardar
© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar: Descending from the sky to see the shadow of itself — Descending from the sky to see the shadow of itself.
Atlanta
July 2016
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© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar: Woman n black contemplating self in gilded mirror at Ritz Carton. — Bessma at Ritz Carlton awaiting.
Atlanta
January 2021
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© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar: Woman in black sitting at black tabl surrounded by clasic art in gilded gold frames. — Bessma at Ritz Carlton contemplating.
Atlanta
January 2021
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© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar: Selfie with Ali contemplating life — Selfie with Ali contemplating life.
Atlanta
May 2018
Photo: Ali Sardar
© Ali Sardar

Ali Sardar" Bright ball of light in a night sky. — TransAtlantic flight through the stars.
Atlantic Ocean
December 2017
Photo: Ali Sardar
© Ali Sardar

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Mar 2021

Chris Onuoha: February Photographer of the Month

Interview by Olivia Goss/ Photos by Chris Onuoha Chris Onuoha, 22, from Newcastle, Britain, is our February Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three others and his photo received the most votes. Chris […]

Chris Onuoha: People walking midday on a street in York Minster with Gothic towers rising up at the end of the street — York, England
February 2021
Photo: Chris Onuoha
© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: Gothic style church tower seen a small distance away across the treetops — February 2021
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© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: Closeup of dock railing and shadows in water with white Whitley Bay Lighthouse and nearby buildings in the bacground — Saint Mary’s Island, England
February 2021
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© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: Neist Point - Long view of white lighthouse and lighthouse point buildings with ocean in the background — Skye, Scotland
February 2021
Photo: Chris Onuoha
© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: A view over a narrow bay with lowhills at water's edge under a cloudy sky with sunbeams breaking through — Skye, Scotland
February 2021
Photo: Chris Onuoha
© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: A lonely whte house reflected in a large pond backed by grass covered low hill — February 2021
Photo: Chris Onuoha
© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: — Skye, Scotland
February 2021
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© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onooha: Old Drone of Storr-An ariel view of bays and low hills on a foggy day — Skye, Scotland
February 2021
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© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: Black and white aerial view of a steep-sided valley with stream under a gray cloud-filled sky — February 2021
Photo: Chris Onuoha
© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: Horizon - Stormy dark clouds and rainstorms on the horizom of an aerial view of a broad green plainwith low hills in the foreground — February 2021
Photo: Chris Onuoha
© Chris Onuoha

Chris Onuoha: Young man with dark beard and short light brown dreads stands in front of brick wall with hands in dark hoodie pocket — Chris Onuoha, 22, from Newcastle, Britain, is our February Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three other Photographer of the Week winners. His photo received the most votes.
We love the way his images capture the light, landscapes and historical architecture around him!
We interviewed Chris to get to know him better as a photographer and to share his advice for new photographers.
Read his full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
February 2021
Photo: Chris Onuoha
© Chris Onuoha

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Mar 2021

Syed Hamza: January Photographer of the Month

Interview by Olivia Goss/ Photos by Syed Hamza Syed Hamza, 16, from Istanbul, Turkey, is our January Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three others and his photo received the most votes. Hamza […]

Syed Hamza: Person facing away from camera in a hooded beige parka facing a snow-covered fieldand low hill with evergreen trees in the distance. The word SOLITARY in text. — Syed Hamza, 16, from Istanbul, Turkey, is our January photographer of the month winner. He competed against three others, and his photo received the most votes. Syed won the photographer of the week during the first week of January. We love his creativity and beautiful work!
We interviewed Syed to get to know him better as a photographer and to share her advice for new photographers.
Find her full interview here on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.
January 2021
Photo: Syed Hamza
© Syed Hamza

Syed Hamza: Dark-haired man in whitet-shirt and tan pants kneels in sand with hands in lap against gray sky — Istanbul, Turkey
January, 2021
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© Syed Hamza

Syed Hamza: Person in dark clothing high in a gray sky in a harness with a windsail — Istanbul, Turkey
January, 2021
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© Syed Hamza

Syed Hamza: Sihouette of a people and and a tallsqure post in the distance standing on a mountain ridge against a cloudy gray sky. — Istanbul, Turkey
January, 2021
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© Syed Hamza

Syed Hamza: Person leans against glss walld building, standing in the dark night rain. — Istanbul, Turkey
January, 2021
Photo: Syed Hamza
© Syed Hamza

Syed Hamza: Person stands leaning back on a glass door, silhouetted against a grassy sun-lit yard, holding his cellphone up to his ear. — Istanbul, Turkey
January, 2021
Photo: Syed Hamza
© Syed Hamza

Syed Hamza: Sihouette of man faving camera against gray sky — Istanbul, Turkey
January, 2021
Photo: Syed Hamza
© Syed Hamza

Istanbul, Turkey
January, 2021
Photo: Syed Hamza
© Syed Hamza

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Mar 2021

Vladimir Zuev: Featured Photographer — Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020

Vladimir Zuev was one of our eight featured photographers in our 3D, immersive, virtual Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020 — The New World: Isolation. Biography Vladimir Zuev, 36, was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. He […]

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Mar 2021

Andrea Klerides: Featured Photographer — Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020

Andrea Klerides was one of our eight featured photographers in our 3D, immersive, virtual Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020 — The New World: Isolation. Biography Andrea Klerides is a 31-year-old photographer living in Astoria, New York. […]

COVID-19 The New World Isolation: — Even though children were not able to physically attend school in the five boroughs, schools remained open to provide meals for those children and families in need. Astoria, Queens.
April 2, 2020
Photo: Andrea Klerides
© Andrea Klerides

COVID-19 The New World Isolation: Empty 8 lane freeway with sign flashing flatten the curve — On an always busy Grand Central Parkway at the entrance to Astoria, Queens, and the RFK Bridge which leads into the Bronx, an empty roadway with a sign that looked to be working: Save Lives #flattenthecurve.
April 2, 2020
Photo: Andrea Klerides
© Andrea Klerides

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Mar 2021

Benjamin Thomlinson: Featured Photographer — Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020

Benjamin Thomlinson was one of our eight featured photographers in our 3D, immersive, virtual Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020 — The New World: Isolation. Biography Benjamin Thomlinson, from Atlanta, is a 25-year-old Winter 2020 graduate of […]

Observing how creative citizens can get with their diverse collection of masks that help keep them safe every day and encourage a robust social distancing atmosphere for everyone in the New Normal
October 12, 2020
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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Some cars have car fresheners in their dashboard; others may have baseball caps. In today’s New Normal, the dashboard ornament of choice is none other … than the N95!
October 12, 2020
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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A snapshot of several locals in Atlanta, with masks embedded in their everyday routine. As of late, masks have become interwoven into the “personal essentials” that one keeps on their person — phone, wallet, keys, MASK
October 4, 2020
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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A local worker progressing through the day, adhering to clean safety guidelines while still delivering excellent customer service
October 4, 2020
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
© EPN Media

Cleaning duty has certainly not been put on the back burner in the New Normal. Most restaurants have either doubled or tripled their cleaning protocols
October 12, 2020
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
© EPN Media

A sign posted on a storefront, encouraging all current and future patrons to adhere to COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
October 4, 2020
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Individuals speaking at a public community forum with Cobb County police, encouraging voting and peaceful social action.
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In the wake of socio-political unrest, college students band together in full support of those affected by social injustice for a safe and peaceful protest and a community forum with Cobb County police.
May 31, 2020
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Amid recent coronavirus climate, young adults unite for a socially distanced session, consisting of prayer, meditation and conversation about the current socio-political climate.
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In addition to adhering to mask mandates, a couple can still enjoy a fun and safe day outside the house.
October 4, 2020
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Dec 2020

Trevon Davis: November Photographer of the Month Interview

Interview by Salinah On Yeugo/ Photos by Trevon Davis Trevon Davis, 20, from Austin, Texas, is our November Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three other photographers for his title and his photo […]

Trevor Davis Photo Gallery: Girk in light vlue gymnast leotardstanding out side looking at rainbow painted on wall. — A gymnast stands outside an Austin, Tx. stadium clearing her mind before preparing to start an aerial exhibition.
April 2020
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Trevon Davis photo gallery: Young woman with short dark hair wearing fade blue jeans an blue top leaning against an outdoor railing against a bright blue sky. — On a Saturday afternoon a model poses outside in the town square of downtown Houston, Tx. “The sky was the perfect shade of blue and felt like I had the right shot.”
May 2020
Photo: Trevon Davis

A model poses in the clothing brand TrueGeekUSA streetwear in an Austin, Tx. park.
May 2020
Photo: Trevon Davis

A bystander stops to pose for a portrait photo on a hiking trail in Austin, Tx.
December 2020
Photo: Trevon Davis

Trevan Davis photo gallery: Young man with short dark hair stiing in the raod with arms clasped aroun knees staring into distance. — A model poses for a portrait photo in the middle of an empty Austin, Tx. street.
December 2020
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In the home studio of Trevon Davis located in Austin, Tx. a model poses in the pristine light.
December 2020
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Jay Dior sits in his car posing for his upcoming album cover shoot in Austin, Tx.
December 2020
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Trevon Davis photo gallery: Couple embracing while lying on purple blanket next to a pool. — Two models pose showing their love and raw emotion for each other outside an apartment complex located in Austin, Tx.
The inspiration behind the editing of the photo came from rapper Future’s, 2016 studio album Purple Reign.
April 2020.
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Trevon Davis photo gallery: Couple embracing while lying on white blanket on park grass — In an open field located in Austin, Tx. a couple lay in the grass posing for a portrait.
April 2020.
Photo: Trevon Davis

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Dec 2020

Nikki Raitz: Featured Photographer — Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020

Nikki Raitz was one of our eight featured photographers in our 3d, immersive, virtual Bokeh Focus Exhibit 2020 — The New World: Isolation. Biography Nikki Raitz is 21 years old and currently pursuing a BFA […]

Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — During this shoot, I asked my models to work with the fabric rather than against it.
In this shot, my model has become a part of the swirling fabric around her, creating a new shape as a part of a whole.
Sept 27, 2020
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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Nov 2020

Kevin Barrett: October Photographer of the Month Interview

Interview by Salinah On Yeugo/ Photos by Kevin Barrett Kevin Barrett, 21, from Powder Springs, Georgia, is our October Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three other photographers for this title, and his […]

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Oct 2020

Jan Düerkop: September Photographer of the Month Interview

Interview by Olivia Goss/ Photos by Jan Düerkop Jan Düerkop, 37, from Hamburg, Germany, is our September Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three other photographers for this title and his photo received […]

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Subway departing station at night with tall street lamps on right. — “This picture was taken in the winter and I had to make several attempts to nail the timing for the subway to depart during my exposure.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Bokeh photo at night of large white arrow painted on dark, wet asphalt street. — “A road marking on a pedestrian bridge in Wolfsburg, Germany. The bokeh lines are the light of a building of the ‘Autostadt’ in the background.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Bokeh photo of night traffic with medium blue sky and a tall building with center tower. — “This is a long exposure shot of the old postal office in Hamburg, Germany. I actually planned to take this one for a while and I am pretty happy how it turned out.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Closeup of front wheel and handlebars with headlampof bicycle — “This detail shot of a bike is actually the bike of my girlfriend. It’s a pretty old one which she got as a gift from her aunt; approximately 30 years old and still in a good shape.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Closeupof dandelion head with several blurred lights in the background. — “This close-up shot of a dandelion in full bloom was taken in the Hamburg harbor. I liked the contrast of the very urban surroundings and this dandelion lying around.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Rocky shoreline with large boat moored clsoe to shore against cloudy night sky. — “This boat was docked in the harbor of Texel during our pre-COVID holiday in the Netherlands. I only took this one shoot as we were actually in a rush to get to our boat and got lucky in terms of sharpness and correct exposure.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Weathered wooden pier posts and cross supports stand in dark, calm water uner dusky skies. — “Some remains of a pier in the Netherlands where I actually shot the whole golden hour and then had to select my favorite out of 45 pictures.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Multi-story,modern office building seen from perspective of looking up from the ground against an overcast, cloudy dusky sunset — “This office building in Hamburg is quite a known spot for photographers which you can also climb up to. I got lucky during golden hour to catch this one person almost in the middle of the building. It reminds me of old Aztec ruins.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

TheElbphilharmonie opera house against an early dusk sunset sky. — “As a photographer living in Hamburg a picture of the Elbphilharmonie opera house Is mandatory in my portfolio. This one is special as I used the reflective steps of a building on the other roadside to create the reflection.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop

Close-up of heather with dewdrops in sepia tones. — “I went out to shoot some heathers blooming during this year’s season and got lucky with this shot which was during sunrise: The bokeh balls are actually dewdrops.”
Photo: Jan Düerkop
In Jan’s interview he tells us more about himself as a new photograpgher.
Find it on Bokeh Focus under STORIES.

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Sep 2020

Joshua Elliot: August Photographer of the Month Interview

Interview by Olivia Goss/ Photos by Joshua Elliot Joshua Elliot, 19, from Leeds, England, is our August Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against three other photographers for this title, and his photo received […]

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Aug 2020

Tyra Gathers: July Photographer of the Month Interview

Interview by Olivia Goss/ Photos by Tyra Gathers Tyra Gathers, 22, from Kennesaw, Georgia, is our July Photographer of the Month winner. She competed against four other photographers for this title and her photos received […]

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Jul 2020

Andrea Klerides: June Photographer of the Month Interview

Interview by Ciara Lawrence/ Photos by Andrea Klerides Andrea Klerides, 31, from Queens, New York, is our June Photographer of the Month winner. She competed against four other photographers for this title and her photos […]

Andrea Klerides, from Queens, New York, the winner of our Bokeh Focus June Photographer of the Month contest.
Photo: Courtesy Andrea Klerides
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George Floyd Protest Astoria, New York park, black & white photo, woman on knees clasping hands looking upward — A woman holds a sign saying, “I can’t breathe,” at a protest gathering in an Astoria neighborhood park in Queens, New York.
Photo: Andrea Klerides

George Floyd Protest Astoria, New York park, black & white photo, closeup of young woman with black hair and glassesraising her right fist in protest — Young woman standing with neighbors – many that are masked to protect themselves from COVID-19 –raises her right fist in protest against George Floyd’s death.
Photo: Andrea Klerides

A stridently chanting,maskless young man at the park protest surrounded by neighbors.
Photo: Andrea Klerides

George Floyd Protest Astoria, New York park, black & white photo, looking at the backs of a large group of people kneeling on one knee with right fists raised — Protesters at neighborhood park take a knee with fists raised in protest.
Photo: Andrea Klerides

Clasping her hands and looking upward while chanting, this young woman protests with her neighbors against George Floyd’s death while he was in the custody of police.
Photo: Andrea Klerides
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Jun 2020

Sven Hühn: May Photographer of the Month Interview

Interview by Arianna Lasha/ Photos by Sven Hühn Sven Hühn, 30, from Wiesmoor, Germany, is our May Photographer of the Month winner. He competed against 4 other photographers for this title and his photo received […]

May photographer of the month winner, Sven Hühn, shares his experiences and advice for photographers of all ages..
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Apr 2020

New Breed of Cops: Michael Tashji

Text and Photos by Michael Tashji On a Friday night in Bloomfield, N.J., middle school children hang out at Foley Field to watch the highschool football team play. Officer Marvid Camacho provides security at the […]

Camacho and his son Matteo at Bloomfield Middle School.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Officers Camacho and Romano enter the Bloomfield Police station.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Camacho picks up his order at a coffee shop in Bloomfield.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Camacho, Romano and Charles at the Old Canal Inn.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Camacho patrols the hallways at Bloomfield Middle School.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Camacho talks to his sons Matteo and Mariano in their bedroom.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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A Thin Blue Line flag displayed in Camacho’s back yard.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Charles patrols the streets of Bloomfield.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Charles and his friends at Bloomfield High School.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Charles shoots a basket at Bloomfield High School.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Charles watches football in his basement.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Charles reviews an ongoing case at the Bloomfield Police station.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Officers Romano and Camacho at the Bloomfield Police station.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Romano and his son Matthew talk with a resident of Bloomfield.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Romano holds his daughter Juliana.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Camacho and Romano pay their tab at the Old Canal Inn.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Romano coaches the Bloomfield Bengals at Foley Field.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Romano weighs in junior league football players at Foley Field.
Photo: Michael Tashji
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Nov 2019

Atlanta: Then & Now — Lightning: Gone In a Flash

Text and Photos by Eric Naccarato A solitary figure walks along a lonely, worn-down stretch of road. Behind her lies a wasteland of urban development and construction. A skeletal high-rise looms, a symbol of the […]

Solitary figure walks alon all in sepia tones.

Atlanta Lightning neighborhood historic street map — Negro Residential District 137, with Lightning prominently featured in the dark grey area on bottom left. Credit: www.atlmaps.org

Atlanta street map - Lightning neighborhood to Herndon travel route — The time it would take to drive from Lightning to Herndon. Credit: Google Maps

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Jun 2017

Kids Compete, Learn in Juvenile Justice Jeopardy Game

Text and Photos by Ali Sardar Spending a Saturday morning in a classroom is not something most kids want to do. So why did 110 kids between 9 and 17 years old in Lawrenceville, Georgia, […]

Steve O'Reilly standing in front of a group youth, explaining a situation — Steve O’Reilly, Strategies for Youth’s director of youth outreach program, explains to students what police officers are trained to do when they are called about a gun being pointed at someone.
Photo: Ali Sardar
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a youth wearing a NBA sponsored t-shirt, sitting in a classroom — Student smiles in amusement at the scenario on the screen.
Photo: Ali Sardar
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Students wearing NBA sponsored t-shirts sitting in a classroom thinking of what the best choice for the issue presented before them. — Students ponder the situation displayed by program director Steve O’Reilly.
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youth wearing NBA sponsored t-shirts sitting in a classroom — Students discuss possible answers with their team leader.
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a group of youth sitting in a classroom. — The youngest group of students are eager to see what the next scenario will be.
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Youth in NBA sponsored t-shirts sitting in a classroom — A student is ready to begin the next round.
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Youth in a NBA sponsored t-shirts discussing the answer. — Two students are eager to quickly discuss and answer before time is up.
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A youth sponsored by NBA reading a pamphlet about Strategies for Youth program. — A student reads the pamphlet about what to do and what not to do when interacting with police officers.
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A youth wearing a yellow Nike headband, sitting in a classroom with other youth. — A student is surprised to see a scenario she could relate to.
Photo: Ali Sardar
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Lisa Thurau is standing a classroom, explaining Strategies for Youth. — Lisa H. Thurau, Strategies for Youth’s executive director, spends a few moments after the program to explain its importance for the youth.
Photo: Ali Sardar
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May 2017

Rally Held to Support Jessica Colotl’s Immigration Fight to Keep Dreamer Status

Text and Photos by Ali Sardar ATLANTA — Advocacy groups and protesters rallied this weekend downtown in support of Jessica Colotl, whose Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status was recently revoked. Her story made headlines […]

Jessica Colotl Rally: Kuck Immigration Partners, the law firm handling Jessica Colotl's case, was at the rally. Until recently, she worked at the firm as a paralegal. — Kuck Immigration Partners, the law firm handling Jessica Colotl’s case, was at the rally. Until recently, she worked at the firm as a paralegal.
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Jessica Colbotl Rally: A protester showed her support for Jessica Colotl at a rally Saturday to protest her Dreamer status being revoked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — A protester showed her support for Jessica Colotl at a rally Saturday to protest her Dreamer status being revoked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Colotl’s Immigration Fight: Jessica Colotl Rally: Two protesters gave the power sign as they held up their placard at the rally. — Two protesters gave the power sign as they held up their placard at the rally.
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Jessica Colotl Rally: The crowd gathered in front of the Richard B. Russell Federal Building Saturday to protest against ICE immigration actions and stand with Jessica Colotl. — The crowd gathered in front of the Richard B. Russell Federal Building Saturday to protest against ICE immigration actions and stand with Jessica Colotl.
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Jessoca Colotl Rally: A representative of Georgia Equality was one of the speakers about the actions taken against Jessica Colotl. — A representative of Georgia Equality was one of the speakers about the actions taken against Jessica Colotl.
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Jessica ColotlRally: A protester displayed her homemade sign to the crowd. — A protester displayed her homemade sign to the crowd.
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Jessica Colotl Rally: Protesters waved their signs in the 87-degree heat in Atlanta Saturday. — Protesters waved their signs in the 87-degree heat in Atlanta Saturday.
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Jessica Colotl Rally: A representative of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials expressed her concern about Jessica Colotl's immigration status. — A representative of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials expressed her concern about Jessica Colotl’s immigration status.
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Jessica Colotl Rally: The crowd paid close attention to the speaker, who was describing injustices in the United States. — The crowd paid close attention to the speaker, who was describing injustices in the United States.
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Jessica Colotl Rally: An elderly protester expressed her concern for Dreamers like Jessica Colotl. — An elderly protester expressed her concern for Dreamers like Jessica Colotl.
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Jessica Colotl Rally: Protesters were holding “#STAND WITH JESSICA” signs to bring attention to her case. Her status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was revoked in May. — Protesters were holding “#STAND WITH JESSICA” signs to bring attention to her case. Her status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was revoked in May.
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Jessica Colotl Rally: The crowd gathered at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in downtown Atlanta to voice their concerns and protest the legal action taken against Jessica Colotl. — The crowd gathered at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in downtown Atlanta to voice their concerns and protest the legal action taken against Jessica Colotl.
Photo: Ali Sardar
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Mar 2017

Community-based Organization Battles Chronic Absenteeism in Queens

Text and Photos by Becky Holladay “Good morning, Love Bugs, it’s a beautiful day!” Meaghan Holley sang through the door of an apartment. “Psych. It’s actually really gross out. But we still have to get up and […]