Life / Aquatic Photographs by John Baker & Jim Hobart

Life / Aquatic brings together the work of John Baker and Jim Hobart, the leadership team behind Crealdé School of Art's Photography Department. Together, they bring more than eight decades of combined photographic experience, technical expertise, and a shared passion for inspiring generations of photographers through education, mentorship, and creative exploration.

John Baker is known for his traditional black-and-white photography, which reveals the poetry, humor, and unexpected beauty found in everyday life. Jim Hobart, an internationally recognized photographer, is known for his breathtaking underwater imagery, which blurs the boundaries between photography, movement, and performance.

Life / Aquatic presents the remarkable breadth of photographic expression through two distinct artistic visions united by storytelling, craftsmanship, and a passion for revealing beauty in unexpected places.