Darby Hodge : Photojournalist

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Hello, my name is Darby Hodge. I am a visual creator, with my favorite medium being photography. I am so grateful to have such a variety of work to display and so much to be proud of. I specialize in nature and wildlife photography, but have lots of practice in portraiture, sports, and intimate storytelling. Hope you enjoy looking through my accomplishments.
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MOMENTS
Mariah Islam attends a Holi festival held by University of Missouri's South Asian Student Association on Saturday at Cosmo Park in Columbia, MO. The Hindu festival commemorates the beginning of spring, often with bold, brightly colored powders.
Mariah Islam attends a Holi festival held by University of Missouri's South Asian Student Association on Saturday at Cosmo Park in Columbia, MO. The Hindu festival commemorates the beginning of spring, often with bold, brightly colored powders.
An alley cat stands his ground in downtown Pueblo, Co on Dec. 14, 2020.
An alley cat stands his ground in downtown Pueblo, Co on Dec. 14, 2020.
Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School staff part with students after being with them every step of the way until graduation at Pueblo Memorial Hall in Pueblo, Co on May 21, 2021.
Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School staff part with students after being with them every step of the way until graduation at Pueblo Memorial Hall in Pueblo, Co on May 21, 2021.
A new COVID testing site opens at the Pueblo Mall in Pueblo, CO on Dec. 7, 2020.
A new COVID testing site opens at the Pueblo Mall in Pueblo, CO on Dec. 7, 2020.
Teacher Tina Drywater counts down as students rush to line up after their morning run at Humpty Dumpty Christian Co-Op Preschool in Columbia, Mo, "We take them outside to burn off some extra energy," she said.
Teacher Tina Drywater counts down as students rush to line up after their morning run at Humpty Dumpty Christian Co-Op Preschool in Columbia, Mo, "We take them outside to burn off some extra energy," she said.
Tristen Miller feels tired while he finishes a 14-hour shift on December 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo.
Tristen Miller feels tired while he finishes a 14-hour shift on December 4, 2021 in Columbia, Mo.
Volunteer at Columbia's Center for Urban Agriculture help with the beginning of the planting process on February 14, 2022. Putting seeds in the soil pockets can be a very tedious job, with some plants needing an exact amount of seeds at a time.
Volunteer at Columbia's Center for Urban Agriculture help with the beginning of the planting process on February 14, 2022. Putting seeds in the soil pockets can be a very tedious job, with some plants needing an exact amount of seeds at a time.
Parent volunteer Laura Besgrove helps Jaydon Besgrove write his name at Humpty Dumpty Co-Op Preschool in Columbia, Mo. Students work on their letters by practicing their first and last names.
Parent volunteer Laura Besgrove helps Jaydon Besgrove write his name at Humpty Dumpty Co-Op Preschool in Columbia, Mo. Students work on their letters by practicing their first and last names.
The Glasswing Butterfly (Espejitos) is known for their sheer wings. Not only do these unique butterflies use their transparent camouflage as a defense mechanism, but they also absorb chemicals from the nectar they eat. Predators avoid them because of the nasty taste they have.
The Glasswing Butterfly (Espejitos) is known for their sheer wings. Not only do these unique butterflies use their transparent camouflage as a defense mechanism, but they also absorb chemicals from the nectar they eat. Predators avoid them because of the nasty taste they have.
The student-made mariachi band performed at the 2021 Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School graduation ceremony at Pueblo Memorial Hall on May 21, 2021.
The student-made mariachi band performed at the 2021 Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School graduation ceremony at Pueblo Memorial Hall on May 21, 2021.
Volunteers at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture prep soil to begin the planting process. It is too early to plant things in the ground so they will prep seeds and soil to have ready when the ground is warm enough to plant.
Volunteers at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture prep soil to begin the planting process. It is too early to plant things in the ground so they will prep seeds and soil to have ready when the ground is warm enough to plant.
Rexroy Scott prepares a plate of food on Feb. 7, 2021, at the Jamaican Jerk Hut in Columbia. Scott is the owner and founder of the restaurant.
Rexroy Scott prepares a plate of food on Feb. 7, 2021, at the Jamaican Jerk Hut in Columbia. Scott is the owner and founder of the restaurant.
Haley Troup enters the court with the University of Missouri's women's basketball team on February 24, 2022 in Columbia, MO. The Tigers suffered a loss against the University of Kentucky Wildcats with a final score of 78-63.
Haley Troup enters the court with the University of Missouri's women's basketball team on February 24, 2022 in Columbia, MO. The Tigers suffered a loss against the University of Kentucky Wildcats with a final score of 78-63.
Stephanie Robinson returns for one of multiple appointments to complete her sleeve at Living Canvas Tattoo, on April 22, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Shawn Pope is her regular artist who has been with her every step of the way while getting her work done on this arm.
Stephanie Robinson returns for one of multiple appointments to complete her sleeve at Living Canvas Tattoo, on April 22, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Shawn Pope is her regular artist who has been with her every step of the way while getting her work done on this arm.
Tristen Miller plays J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive album on vinyl in his dorm room in Columbia, Mo on December 2, 2021. “Music is so versatile, and I fall in love with so much of it,” Miller says.
Tristen Miller plays J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive album on vinyl in his dorm room in Columbia, Mo on December 2, 2021. “Music is so versatile, and I fall in love with so much of it,” Miller says.
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