Camp Winaukee

110 percent effort

James Powers III is sophomore at Ohio University double majoring in environmental science and sustainability and geography environmental pre law. James was raised by Kate and James Powers Jr., just outside the village of Bethel-Tate. He started concert band in the 6th grade, but did not begin marching band until his junior year. In his senior he decided he wanted to attempt to make the Marching 110, and began learning the Tuba. This photo story explores the hard work that James puts in as a Marching 110 member and student, while reflecting the people around him that influence him daily to “strive to be better than the best ever.”

Behind the Wig: Judy Chiffon

Who is Judy Chiffon outside of Drag?

Drag queens challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and femininity. Despite the artistry and empowerment drag offers, it has often been viewed as controversial, Yet, behind the wigs, makeup, and personas, drag queens are ultimately individuals who, just like anyone else, are navigating their own experiences, desires, and identities. Who is behind the wig? In this series of images I documented Elias Rubinstein who is a junior at Ohio University. Rubinstein is also a drag queen.

Rubinstein is a junior at Ohio University. 

Rice Family Brewing

Making Dreams Come True

Rice Family Brewing is veteran owned and family operated nano brewery located in the Albany Ohio. Created by Zach Rice, Rice Family Brewing was established in 2021 after Zach had a dream about creating a brewery. He asked his family if they would be on board and it was history from there. This story reflects the importance of support and family that it takes to run a business as well as some of the process on a smaller scale level business.

Blaney Family Farm

Adam Blaney

Father, Husband, and Farmer

Adam Blaney planted his first garden with his wife, Tabby, in 2006 at their home in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Growing food quickly became more than a hobby. The Blaneys turned to older generations of farmers who shared their knowledge, learning everything they could about growing and farming.

In 2012, the family moved to Missouri, where they met their mentors, Curtis and Sarah Millsap of Millsap Farm. The Blaneys began volunteering at the farm and eventually joined its community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. The experience gave Adam a closer look at the farming lifestyle he wanted for his own family.

At the time, Adam's career kept him away from home for 59 nights a year. He realized he was missing too much time with his children. That realization pushed him to make a change.In 2016, Adam turned that vision into Blaney Family Farm. He moved his family to Albany, Ohio, and began building a farm of his own as a first-generation farmer.

Today, the Blaneys have built a community among farmers and families across Southeast Ohio. During the summer, they host Pizza Club, bringing neighbors together for homemade pizza and live music. Every Saturday, Adam and his family set up at the Athens County Farmers Market, connecting with customers and fellow farmers.

For Adam, farming is more than growing food. It has become a way to build a life around his family, his community, and the land. This story follows Adam through those roles as farmer, husband, and father.