2026 Annual Student Exhibtion
Photography
Josie Belde
Serenity
Capturing the serenity of Lake Superior was my goal in this photograph. The soft, out-of-focus orange flowers contrast with the intensity of the cold waves, creating a sense of mystery to what lies beyond the fog.
Digital Photography, 2026
Josie Belde
City Never Dreams
I have always adored the Minneapolis skyline for its unique and aesthetically pleasing layout. When fog settles overtop the tallest buildings, it adds a senes of mystery and creates a dreamlike atmosphere. The city appears awake yet quiet, existing in a state between stillness and motion.
Digital Photography, 2026
Lauren DuBois
What the Walls Witness
This piece is a multiple exposure that combines two things that I see everyday where I live. The couch I see every day and sit on in my living room in my house is special to me. The brick house is something I see from my very living room window It has witnessed so much every day, with the couch.
Photography - 35mm Film, 2025
Madison Hansen
Into the Spotlight - Max Plante
Sports photography captures meaningful moments the important stories of a fast-paced world. I aimed to capture the exact moment of emotion, pride, and anticipation as UMDâ s Max Plante skated into the spotlight, freezing the intensity to showcase the significance of this moment.
Digital Photography, 2025
Ashlee Johnson
The North Remembers
(A Series)
Various photos captured within downtown Duluth. Some show support to communities during the current political climate, and others are capturing downtown Duluth's charm during a snowfall. Demonstrates the beauty within the community and how much love is within our town.
Photography and Adobe Photoshop, 2026
Elise Lockner
To Nap Among Flowers
The photo is taken from a perspective that implies one has snuck up on this sleepy frog napping among flowers. The frog remains partially hidden behind flowers and plants of vibrant green and magenta.
Photography, 2025
Tabetha Mann
Brian's Room
This is a photograph of my Uncle Brianâ s bedroom. At 54, his room houses all the colorful characters he loves and pictures of friends and family. The glow of the curtains, rainbow bedding, and plush companions reflect his personality in the same warm and honest tone as the image.
Pigment Print of 35mm Photograph, 2025
Isaak McDonald
Strength in Numbers
I took this family's photo at the candlelight vigil for Renee Good two days after she was murdered by ICE. The street where she was shot was blocked off and many people stood with signs, supplied people with food and coffee, had fires, and paid respects.
Photography, 2025
Holden Perron
St. Ides Heaven
This photo was originally from a series of 8 that were meant to act as film stills telling a story of addiction and melancholy. I chose this single photo from the series as I felt it best encapsulated the overall mood and style.
Photography, 2025
Rylee Sheeley
Soup
Film photograph, taken with a Nikon FM, with Kodak UltraMax 400. I shot a roll of film, then poured boiling water over it for 10 minutes. After I put it in a 'soup' containing Monster energy drink, Mike's Hard Lemonade, and sparkling water for 2 hours. This was an experimental project.
Film photograph, 2025
James Stukel
Spirit trail
Taken on a routine hike, I've always felt a spiritual presence in this area, once occupied by the Anishinaabe. The lighting and the quiet nature made for an ideal photo opportunity.
Photo Paper, 2025
Ellen Tift
Bugged
This photo is from my photo1 portfolio. My portfoilo spoke on the art of the body and the dysphoria/ love that comes with having a body. This image depicts the dysphoria and discomfort, feeling as though it is pouring out of you. Lighting and photos were editied in photoshop
Photography, edited in Photoshop, 2025
Breanna Volker
Glitter & Growing Pains
Through neon light and layered self-portraits, this series explores identity, growth, and imperfection. Distortion, tears, and glitter reveal the vulnerability beneath the surface, capturing the ongoing transformation and fluid nature of self as time passes.
Photography, 2025
