Inspired in part by the on-the-road portrature of Robert Franks in his 1950s photographic essay, The Americans,
these “Street Portraits” were made mostly at public events or other public places.
In honor of Franks’ contribution, I am presenting these photographs in Black and White.
At the core of this collection are performers and spectators in street parades or other festivities.
In an effort to capture images of everyday people doing everyday things, a few are candid shots of
complete stangers without their permission. Among these some were “shot from the hip.”
Several are of family members in unguarded moments.
These are street portraits in another very important sense.
Unlike studio portraiture, which is made using special lighting and image-enhancing
techniques, these portraits were made using ambient light depict individuals as they appeared at a
given moment in time — warts and all.
I view this collection as a work-in-progress that over time will hopefully change and grow. |
