>The subjects of your work are represented as heroic—almost
>divine. Is this intentional?
>That's very much the case. I'm trying to raise street-corner
>characters to iconographic status. Another person could shoot
>all this same subject matter very differently—in negative or
>condescending light, or in a way that was highly politicized.
>But I'm trying to lift people up. My purpose is to make
>beautiful pictures that the subjects of the photos love.
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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"