Liza-Handly Hughes
Lens Into a Journey Through Sports

Lens Into a Journey Through Sports is a set of images designed to take viewers on a journey through the world of sports. It begins with the perspective of a little league baseball field’s dugout, showing a glimpse of the field as seen through the eyes of young players dreaming big. The journey then transitions to the collegiate athletics level, showcasing the dedication and hard work done behind the scenes—the “work that’s done in the dark”—that leads to the full stadiums, field storms, and hall-of-fame names. Finally, it moves up to the professional level, featuring images of a potential NBA Rookie of the Year, Dalton Knecht, playing alongside LeBron James, who some refer to as the “Greatest of All Time.” This journey through sports captures the challenges and triumphs, aiming to highlight how perseverance makes the highs even more meaningful.

Liza-Handly Hughes is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a senior, graduating in May 2025, with a Bachelor of Arts in Southern Studies and a minor in Sport Administration. Her goal is to pursue a career in the sport industry following graduation. Liza-Handly enjoyed learning more about photography as a whole and more specifically the art of capturing sports through a creative angle.