“When we were asked to capture an image including the new Rehabilitation Pavilion (foreground) and Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building (far right, center), along with the Women and Infants Center (top left) and the North Pavilion (behind the Rehab Pavilion), senior videographer Chris Carmichael and I knew we had a puzzle to figure out. It took a couple tries to get our location down, but Chris ended up piloting our drone from Volker Plaza so I could snap this photo. The medical center looks magnificent with our two new jewels featured.” — Andrea Mabry, university photographer

“The first week of classes is such an exciting time on campus and the action focuses on the Campus Green. This month I came across this scene where lots of games were laid out, including giant Jenga and checkers games, cornhole and a set of these huge bubble suits. I loved this moment where a student knelt down and appeared to just be a head sticking out of a bubble!” — Ian Logue, university photographer

I enjoy photographing commencement stories; they're inspirational! Jon Kenney graduated in August with a degree in electrical engineering after gaining financial stability through the United States Air Force. I'm so impressed with his foresight and patience. We met in the beautiful, newly completed Gorrie Hall. I approached this portrait with the intention of merging the thoughtfully planned interior with its neat modern lighting and the lush greenery outdoors. With floor-to-ceiling windows, it was easily achieved. Jon's height made him the perfect subject since the light fixture hangs quite high in the space. Photographing Jon from a low point-of-view allows us to not only see the light fixture, but it also creates a sort of grand appearance, which I think accentuates Jon's achievements.— Jennifer Alsabrook-Turner, university photographer

"If asked what I like to photograph most, I would not hesitate in saying 'people.' Despite that, I selected this photo as a favorite, not because I think it's a wonderful image, but because the installation at the new Southern Research building speaks for itself and is worth sharing. It stands solidly as a work of art. I was simply the one who documented it. Photographers serve different roles; sometimes it's as communicators, and that's important, too. What an impressive entrance to the Southern Research building! In the words of UAB President Ray L. Watts, UAB and Southern Research are working together to become the 'biotech commercialization leader in the Southeast.'"— Jennifer Alsabrook-Turner, university photographer

“Every new building is my favorite building on campus. The same goes for new patios! This student enjoys a shady study spot at the Science and Engineering Complex to work out a math problem during the first week of class.” — Andrea Mabry, university photographer

"I loved this shot from First Year Convocation during the walk from the Commons to Bartow Arena. Sometimes the best images come from simply changing the angle you're shooting from. This came about by getting low to the ground and putting the beautiful flower bed in the foreground. I love the colors of this image. It really captures the vibrancy of the Campus Green and draws your eye down the line as they march on.” — Ian Logue, university photographer

“Another favorite from First Year Convocation, but I loved this one, too, because it shows the scale of what is UAB's biggest ever freshman class: a sea of new faces on campus and plenty of excitement. I also enjoyed this angle from behind the band, which gives a new perspective on an annual event.” — Ian Logue, university photographer

"The first week of class in the fall is an exciting time at any college, but even more special at UAB because it's close to our hearts. On the first day of class you can feel the hum of energy and anticipation as students make their way to classes, some of them for the very first time. Knowing that we have the largest group of freshmen this year in the history of UAB added to the experience of photographing students on the Campus Green on the first day of the fall semester. From a photographer's perspective, the jovial students, our gorgeous campus and the absolutely perfect weather (signaling that the actual fall season is becoming a reality) made this morning with my camera a dream!"— Jennifer Alsabrook-Turner, university photographer

"The person at left fills the negative space so perfectly that it makes me smile. Her hand is almost touching the corner of the Hill Center — but not quite! Photos with motion blur, like this one, can create a powerful sense of space by allowing us to see one aspect (the building) clearly while showing us how people interact with it."— Andrea Mabry, university photographer