Southern Documentary Project

Feeling stuck in a creative rut? Sometimes a focused exercise is all you need to clear your mind, and get back into the creative groove!

“Within the Frame” aims to highlight the documentary photography work created by SouthDocs students, faculty, and staff.

In Vol. 2, we focus on S ST 534 Documentary Photography, taught this spring by Assistant Professor of Practice in Doc Expression Shiraz Ahmed. “This group of budding photographers turned their lenses on the places and people that made them feel at home again in such strange times. While "among ourselves' is a phrase often used to indicate that a discussion is meant to remain confidential and secret to a particular group, these photographers have chosen to reveal the inner lives, joys and truths of these communities to the greater public of Barnard Observatory. Entrusting us with these peeks into the worlds that make up the university and Oxford, this work showcases how the overlapping, intersecting and vibrant scenes that make up this region can only ever be held still for a fraction of a second, enough time for the light to enter and the picture revealed.”

Follow the link in our bio to learn more about Smith’s work and others from our Documentary Showcase.