Recently, I sat down with Canvas Rebel to talk about one of my most memorable projects Humans of Philly.
“One of the most meaningful projects I worked on was “Humans of Philly.” What the project consisted of, was me walking the streets of Philadelphia armed with a camera, wanting to capture the images and stories of those experiencing homelessness in my city. This was in the early days of my photography journey and I had just returned from a mission trip to Namibia. While there, I used a DSLR for the first time and realized that shooting photos in a journalistic style was something I truly enjoyed. That feeling, paired with a desire to serve others and bring awareness to the plight of homelessness, was what gave birth to “Humans of Philly.‘”
We also discussed what our society can do to create an environment that’s supportive of and helpful to creatives.
“Buying art, holding spaces where artists can talk and share about their work, their projects, and their processes, as well as sharing art work with peers and on social platforms are all great things that can boost visibility for artists, as well as cement the importance of their work in society. Just as teachers, doctors, and other occupations are necessary for the whole of a system or economy to thrive, so is the work of artists.“
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