Brian Finke

Diversity in uniformity is what fascinated Finke about his chosen subject: cheerleading competitions, photographed in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The images reveal the development of these teenagers and how they address such issues as social behavior, sexuality, and individuality. To compliment his series on cheerleaders, Finke turned his camera toward the issue of male bonding amongst football players. Like their female supporters, these male teens are also wrestling with many of the same issues. - Clamp Art Gallery