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Street Photography in Paris

By Ilayda Yildirim, Monroe Community College Hello, I went to Paris, France this June 2025. I truly will never be able to forget this trip and the knowledge I gained through the streets, museums, taking photos and talking with people. My group and I’s mission was to research photography, and the objective of my researchContinue reading “Street Photography in Paris”

Updates on Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris

By Feyikemi Poitier, Florida State University In working on my documentary project focused on Black contemporary dance in Paris, I am eager to further develop a range of research and professional skills that support both academic inquiry and creative expression. Specifically, I aim to deepen my ability to synthesize multiple sources of information—from academic textsContinue reading “Updates on Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris”

From Daguerreotypes to Digital: How Paris Traces the Evolution of Self-Image

By Greg John My name is Gregorio John, but you can just call me Greg. I’m currently a student at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, where I’m studying photography. Photography started as a hobby, something I picked up for fun, but over time, it’s grown into something I’m truly passionate about. It’s moreContinue reading “From Daguerreotypes to Digital: How Paris Traces the Evolution of Self-Image “

Pictorialism in Paris: Exploring Photography’s Past to Shape Its Future

By Katie Miller Hi, my name is Katie Miller, and I’m from Rochester, New York. This past March, I proudly graduated from Monroe Community College with an associate’s degree in photography, after two incredible years of study, growth, and creativity. During my time there, I had the privilege of studying under passionate mentors and inspiringContinue reading “Pictorialism in Paris: Exploring Photography’s Past to Shape Its Future”

Is there a future for print media in Photography in this increasingly digital age?

By Ayden Lindsay Hello, my name is Ayden Lindsay, I am from Rochester New York and I am currently attending Monroe Community College as a Cinema and Film Studies Major. Despite my dominant area of study being film I have recently found myself absolutely enamored by Photography, first as a creative outlet but now alsoContinue reading “Is there a future for print media in Photography in this increasingly digital age?”

Researching Tourism in Paris

By Ilayda YildirimMonroe Community College Hello! My name is Ilayda! I am Turkish American, and I am going to Paris to do my research this June. I just graduated from MCC, where I got my degree in photography. I love watching people fall in love with their image. I started off just doing nature photosContinue reading “Researching Tourism in Paris”

Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris

Feyikemi PoitierFlorida State University This summer, I am thrilled to embark on a transformative journey through the FSU International Programs Dance in Paris initiative. Under the mentorship of Professors Kehinde Ishangi and Kara Wilkes, this four-week program offers a unique opportunity to immerse myself in Paris’s vibrant dance culture. My project, “Tracing the Roots,” aimsContinue reading “Tracing the Roots: Black Social and Ancestral Dance in Contemporary Paris”