Miller-Sabatine Graduation Party, Martins Creek, Pennsylvania 1977

This black and white photograph captures a graduation party in Martins Creek, Pennsylvania, by Larry Fink. I can imagine him, camera in hand, stepping into this intimate scene. The flash goes off, freezing this exact moment in time. Look at the way the light catches the floral pattern on the woman’s dress, or the way the smoke curls around the cigarette held by the woman on the right. What were they all thinking at the time? It's a scene so real, so raw, it almost feels like you’re right there in the room with them. Fink's work makes me think about Diane Arbus and Nan Goldin – photographers who aren't afraid to get up close and personal. They each explore the everyday, finding beauty and drama in the mundane. This image is a reminder that art isn’t just about fancy galleries and big statements. It’s about looking closely, telling stories, and connecting with each other, one snapshot at a time.