Image Credit: Jennette Schmitt, "But First," digitial photography, 2023

Capturing a moment on one hand, transcending time on the other, photographers have the power to elevate the ordinary, immortalize moments, and foster connections between objects and viewers. The 2024 UMD Emerging Photographers do just that, documenting typically overlooked scenes and methodically framing their subjects. According to Judge Susanna Gaunt, “Different students provide different angles of view, but all seem to be making deliberate choices to encourage a pause from the viewer.” From nostalgic landscapes and interiors to intimate views that feel both personal and relatable, Gaunt curates a collection of pensive images. This year’s photographs evoke memory and attachment, inviting viewers to explore not only the images themselves, but also what lies just beyond the frame.

Congratulations to the 2024 UMD Emerging Photographers:

Paige Wussow, Suzy Wuertz, Maryann Stafford, Emily Spaniol, Jennette Schmitt, Emily Markgraf, Bosco Jacobson, Auda Ilvedson, Maya Gort, Madeline Fife, Ripley Erickson, and MacKenzie Ehrenberg.