“Collective Experiences” is an exploration of the power of visual storytelling through the lens of seven gifted photographers from the 2023 Fall Semester of the Visual Storytelling class at California Baptist University. Together, they invite you to embark on a journey through diverse narratives captured and conveyed using the language of photography.

In an age saturated with images, these students have woven narratives that transcend the superficial and invite viewers into deeply personal and thought-provoking worlds. “Collective Experiences” serves as a testament to the students’ dedication to mastering the art of visual storytelling and their ability to communicate rich, multi-layered stories through the medium of photography.

At the core of this exhibition lies a profound understanding of the visual language and the many ways it can be employed to communicate narratives. The students have honed their skills in capturing moments that resonate emotionally, allowing viewers to connect with the subjects on a visceral level. From the evocative use of light and shadow to the careful composition of each frame, the photographers have employed a variety of techniques to craft images that speak volumes. Each photograph serves as a snapshot into a unique world, whether it be the quiet introspection of human emotion or the nostalgia of remembering what it was like to see through the eyes of a child, or the nostalgic representation of the passage of time.

 As you navigate through the collection, you are invited to take note of the distinctive voices that emerge from the images. Their works unfold like chapters in a larger story, inviting viewers to engage in a dialogue with the subjects and contemplate the many facets of the human experience.

- David Scott Bess. M.F.A. - Adjunct Professor of Photography -