For the past two years, the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts has been fortunate to employ Brianna Edgerly, BFA ’20 Photography, and Xitlali Diaz, BFA ’19 Photography to capture photos of the best moments of the many events that take place in the school throughout the academic year. From performances by students and faculty, to theatre productions, outreach events, guests artists, BFA shows, gallery exhibits, and many more, they have documented the events and honed their professional photography skills in the process. Edgerly and Diaz receive assignments and split up the events between them, unless the event is big enough to require two photographers, such as the holiday Teddy Bear concert. The job of a photographer for the Raclin School is no easy task and can take up a lot of time with the busy events calendar in the arts. It can be especially challenging when you are a full-time student, as well as working other part-time jobs. That is exactly what both students did during their time as photographers and provided the school with nothing short of exceptional shots capturing special moments over the years. “Both students have made my transition into the Media and Community Outreach position a lot easier,” Cory
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Iwaszewski said as he reflected on the time he has worked with both photographers. “They are extremely reliable and extremely talented students. They are both going to succeed in their careers.” Susan Moore, department chair of fine arts and professor of fine arts, has witnessed the growth of both students over the years. “They are both excellent photographers!” Moore expressed with pride. She has watched both students blossom into the photographers they are today. “Their images document the events and experiences of students throughout the School of the Arts. Their student legacy, a visual archive of performances and undertakings is a treasure.” Both Edgerly and Diaz have set the bar high for the next Raclin School of the Arts photographers. The students exceeded the expectation of everything they were tasked to do, and will be missed. From the School of the Arts, Thank you Brianna and Tally.
