One took a poignant picture of border fencing amid a vast desert expanse. Another took pictures of discarded items used for target practice. Here's a look at their compelling work to help you celebrate the fine art of photography on a global and local scale.
David Emitt Adams
David Emitt Adams’ wet-plate collodion photographs range from images of oil refineries on lids of oil drums to images of desert landscapes on discarded cans and other found objects. He’s represented by Etherton Gallery in Tucson.Jace Becker
Using alternative processes, Jace Becker explores “identity, vulnerability, and the darker sides of introspection,” often without direct reference to the human form.Gina DeGideo
A member of the Eye Lounge artists collective based in Roosevelt Row, Gina DeGideo makes work that captures her personal exploration of desert “transitions and transformations.”Johnny Kerr
Johnny Kerr often uses black and white photography to create minimalist landscapes that highlight the striking architecture of natural and built environments.
Mark Klett, Fence separating the US/Mexico border south of the Gila Mountains, May 2015. Pigment print, edition of 20, available in three sizes.
Lisa Sette Gallery
Mark Klett
Mark Klett explores the “effects of time, culture, history, and human activity on the landscape,” including the intersection of culture and land along the U.S.-Mexico border. He’s represented by Lisa Sette Gallery in Phoenix.William LeGoullon
Many of William LeGoullon’s photographs feature objects that have been discarded or taken into the desert, then used as targets for shooting practice.Annie Lopez
Using cyanotype photography and tamale paper, Annie Lopez explores her own family history, personal identity, and the contemporary political landscape in America.
Omar portrait from Christopher Oshana's "Invisible Scar" series exploring veterans and PTSD.
Christopher Oshana
Christopher Oshana
Navy veteran Christopher Oshana focuses on the experiences of veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder, which he conveys through portraits of diverse veterans. 
Marilyn Szabo took this photo of Rose Johnson, a longtime staple of the downtown arts scene.
Marilyn Szabo