Like countless other things, photography has had to adapt to a COVID-19 world. In adapting their craft, photographers around Mercer demonstrated creativity and growth.

While Blackburn’s early photography work was primarily done in black and white film, these new pieces explore the power of color and digital media.

“Who am I?” Reagin said. “I am my own art.”

Millions of followers. Thousands of portraits taken. Countless stories told. This is the legacy of Humans of New York, a project kick-started by photographer Brandon Stanton. Showcasing nearly 5,000 street...