Tag Archives: The New World: Isolation

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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
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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
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A sign posted on a storefront, encouraging all current and future patrons to adhere to COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
October 4, 2020
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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Individuals speaking at a public community forum with Cobb County police, encouraging voting and peaceful social action.
May 31, 2020<
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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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
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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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.
June 28, 2020<
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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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
Photo: Benjamin Thomlinson
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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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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — As a part of the pandemic, each of us has experienced a new sense of separation from the world around us.
Here my model has created a physical shield around her body to symbolize the more hypothetical boundary that now exists around her personal space.
Sept 27, 2020
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — During these last few months, many of us have experienced the urge to lay down and wonder at our crazy new reality.
My model parallels the feeling of Alice lying at the bottom of the rabbit hole, questioning where she is and how she ended up there.
Sept 27, 2020
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — If one world could encapsulate how I have felt during this pandemic it would be ‘jumble’.
In this image, my model had wrapped themselves up and hidden themselves inside this piece of cloth.
Sept 27, 2020,
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — It feels like some days I am waiting for a tipping point, that next action that will bring us over to a new state of normal.
In this image, my model is on a precipice, just barely balanced.
Sept 27, 2020
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — As the world begins to adapt and adjust to our new normal, we can begin to pull back the curtain that has kept us separated from everything around us.
Here my model is adapting to dancing alongside an added element.
Sept 27, 2020
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — For many shoots, I asked my models to share with me their recent experiences through shapes and movements rather than words.
Sept 27, 2020
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — When people in images place themselves in small shapes they can appear wounded but at the same time, they can also pack power.
In this image, my model is crouched in a lonely position, but she also conveys the message that she can stand back up.
Sept 27, 2020
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — here my model is letting go and fluidly expressing his feelings through pose and shape.
Sept 27, 2020
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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Art Photo: Dancer in abstract pose wrapped in red fabric against red background — In this unplanned moment of rest, I captured a moment when my model found a quiet, still place to land between bigger movements..
This helps visualize the feeling of ‘waiting’ that has perpetuated the last several months.
Sept 27, 2020
Photo: Nikki Raitz
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