by Luke Eldredge

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Luke Eldredge holds an MFA from Colorado State University where he received the Crow-Tremblay Poetry Fellowship. His work has appeared in Spoon River Poetry Review, Figure 1, Bear Review, Radar and elsewhere. He is the Senior Poetry Editor for New American Press and has worked for the Colorado Review. He lives in the Rockies with his wife and dog, where he works for the University of Colorado.

Originally from Cheraw, SC, Bridada studied visual arts at Clemson University, concentrating in film photography. Her journey with film photography began with a 35mm film camera gifted by her parents in 2012 for her first photography course, the camera she continues to use for all her film photographs today. Growing up in a military family and frequently traveling, Bridada developed a deep appreciation for the world’s varied landscapes, while her upbringing in a small southern town grounded her in the beauty of southern life. This balance between movement and rootedness is reflected in her work, capturing both nature’s healing power and life’s complexities. For Bridada, the darkroom became a space for introspection, where developing prints created a reflective dialogue with the world around her. Her art invites viewers to see beyond the surface, offering glimpses into perspectives that might otherwise be missed. In addition to being a professional artist, Bridada is a mental health professional and art therapist in training, blending creativity with therapeutic practice.