We are a vibrant community of artists dedicated to using photography as a tool for self-expression, personal growth, and social change within the journey of mental health recovery. 2022, Ash Cave Field Trip, Being in Nature Class.
Many things happen during our photography groups: friendships form, self-knowledge deepens, perspectives change, a greater sense of wellbeing is realized, and all of southeast Ohio becomes our personal photography studio. 2022, Ash Cave Field Trip,
This transformative process is driven by the power of the arts. Making photographs, talking about photographs, and viewing photographs – this is what we do, this is what brings us together. 2022, Ash Cave Field Trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, United Plant Savers field trip
2022, Stroud’s Run field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Ash Cave Field Trip, Being in Nature Class.
2023, Sells Park field trip, Creative Process Class.
2023, Sells Park field trip, Creative Process Class.
2022, Utah Ridge Pond field trip with Rural Action, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Utah Ridge Pond field trip with Rural Action, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Utah Ridge Pond field trip with Rural Action, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Conkle's Hollow field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Ash Cave field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Ash Cave field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Conkle's Hollow field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Ash Cave field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Ash Cave field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, Hocking College Nature Center field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2023, Sells Park field trip, Creative Process Class.
2022, Hocking College Nature Center field trip, Being in Nature Class.
2022, United Plant Savers field trip, Being in Nature Class.
Athens Photographic Project Studio. Local food donations thanks to local farmers and the Community Food Initiatives.
Athens Photographic Project Studio (photographs on walls by APP artists and classroom)
Athens Photographic Project Studio (photographs on walls by APP artists, entrance and foyer, back room is photo studio)
Athens Photographic Project Studio
Visiting artist Hiroshi Hayakawa, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Visiting artist Hiroshi Hayakawa, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotype, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotypes, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotypes, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotypes, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotypes, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotypes, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotypes, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Cyanotypes, Creative Process Class, 2022.
Wayne National Forest hike, Being in Nature, 2022.
Wayne National Forest hike, Being in Nature, 2022.
Dark room illuminated with red and purple lighting, featuring a wooden game with black dots, and a shelf with bottles, cups, and other items.
Photograph of two framed pictures of dogs illuminated by blue lighting, displayed on a wooden surface with a slatted design.
A sepia-toned photograph of a woman with long hair adorned with flowers, wearing a dress, and standing outdoors against a natural background.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black shirt, light-colored jeans, and a crown, is sitting on a stool in front of a green and purple lit backdrop, during a photoshoot. A person with long hair, glasses, a face mask, a gray shirt, and checkered
View from above of a person's feet in sandals standing on a colorful surface, with a large orange and yellow circular shape on a blue background, casting a shadow.
Two women are peeking over a decorated fence at an outdoor event. Behind them is a colorful backdrop featuring a large yellow moon and dark trees against a blue sky. At the front, large red and pink letters spell out part of a word, decorated with co
An elderly woman with long gray hair is wearing a decorative white frame resembling a butterfly or wings on her head, set against a black background.
A man with long hair and a beard, wearing headphones, a denim jacket, and red pants, sitting against a dark background, holding a blue mug with green leafy plants and an orange carrot decoration.
Person with long blonde hair, black jacket, and black shoes standing in an art gallery with white walls and various abstract and geometric artworks displayed. The gallery has track lighting and a white ceiling.
Exterior view of a building entrance with a wooden facade, glass door, and hanging fabric art pieces or banners decorated with blue and white patterns, including images of animals, trees, and abstract designs.
Three framed artwork pieces hanging on a white gallery wall, each with labels beneath. The artworks include abstract and nature-inspired images.
Four framed art pieces hanging on a gallery wall, with labels beneath describing the artist and title.
An indoor exhibition space with photographs displayed on the wall, signage for Athens Photographic Project, and informational posters.
A framed artwork titled "Hope" by Dorothy Howard from 2023. The piece features abstract watercolor illustrations of birds in shades of blue, brown, and beige, with handwritten text overlaying parts of the image.
Gallery wall with framed photographs and artworks, illuminated by track lighting in a spacious art exhibition space with a tiled floor.
A group of people sitting and standing inside a cozy room with wooden beams, framed artwork on the walls, and a patterned rug. There is a table with snacks and drinks, and some people are smiling at the camera.
A group of people, including women and a man, standing outside on a staircase in front of a wooden building with colorful prints hanging above them. The group is smiling and posing for the photo, with one woman raising her hand and pointing with her