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Jess Harris (left) and Billy Weeks on the Photo Night stage in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall. Photo by Angela Foster.<\/p><\/div>\n

With nearly 500 people in attendance, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\u2019s Department of Communication hosted its ninth Photo Night<\/a><\/strong> on Wednesday, March 5, celebrating student storytelling and featuring speakers like UTC alum Jess Harris.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After graduating from UTC in 2019, Harris returned to her hometown in the Nashville area to run her own <\/span>portrait photography business<\/a><\/strong> specializing in wedding, family and newborn photography.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the last six years, Harris said she\u2019s learned many things about photography, but\u00a0she values the opportunities she found as a communication student at UTC.\u00a0She was excited to see just how much the department has grown along the way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was so much fun to meet all the students and to see how far the department, <\/span>Rising Rock<\/a><\/strong>\u2014a capstone course and online publication where students document Chattanooga\u2014and (the photojournalism classes) have come since I was a student,\u201d Harris said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While Photo Night started as a smaller gathering for students to share their work with the community while meeting professionals in the field, the communication department now considers it their signature event.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Harris was joined by a lineup of seasoned professionals, including Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photographer Mike Stewart, former Sports Illustrated photographer Patrick Murphy-Racey and freelance photojournalist Kathleen Greeson\u2014each presenting their work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event also featured a gallery showcasing the work of Associate Lecturer Billy Weeks\u2019 photojournalism students. Since founding and hosting Photo Night in 2015, Weeks and his students have built a loyal following, drawing supporters who return year after year\u2014not just for the event, but for Weeks, the communication department and UTC as a whole.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI left so inspired by everybody, by all the other photographers, by the pros and even the students,\u201d Harris said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Harris was part of the first Rising Rock class as a student at UTC. Now, it amazes her to see how Rising Rock continues to grow, all while sharing the stories of people in the Chattanooga area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy favorite part (of Photo Night) was probably watching the videos in between the presenters, seeing the Rising Rock stories. I just loved every single one,\u201d Harris said. \u201cAlso, all the other speakers were amazing, and it was really an honor to share a stage with some incredible photographers that have been to lots of places and covered lots of cool stories.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Harris was especially happy to be invited back as a presenter, knowing that Weeks selects speakers who will inspire and help students.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am so proud to come from this communication department,\u201d Harris said. \u201cIt’s like the greatest honor to be asked to return and show off my stuff.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After a night of storytelling and conversation, moderators Miller Richardson and Clara Paulson\u2014both UTC communication students\u2014closed out Photo Night by announcing the event\u2019s return in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Visit UTC<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Department of Communication<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to apply<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Photo gallery by Angela Foster\u00a0<\/h4>\n
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