I was speaking with Teddy in Talkers’ Park when I noticed Shaggy approaching in the distance. He was over an hour late for our appointment, but at least he had showed up. I promised Shaggy the day before that I…
Author: C. Jines
Internationally published social documentary photographer and author.
Against Doctor’s Orders: Heroin Addiction – Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani?
I was leading a street photography workshop when Mandrell, one of the heroin addicts that I’ve photographed, spotted me on the corner of State and Madison. “Hey Chuck, how are you? I haven’t seen you in a while” Mandrell said…
Chicago Loop “Grit Street” Photo Walk – Sunday June 28, 2015
FREE – Chicago Loop “Grit Street” Photo Walk – 1:00-3:00 pm Sunday June 28, 2015 Hello, and good day to all the Grit Street Shooters out there! Since it’s spring, I figured it would be a good idea to schedule…
Alley Boys: Getting It Together – Frustration
After running into roadblocks the previous day, Teddy and I headed back to St. Peter’s first thing the following morning. We arrived right at 9:00 am. Several other people were already waiting in line, some to pick up their mail,…
People of the Streets
Ol’ Mike came by Talkers’ Park this morning and asked if I’d take his portrait. I’ll make a print and bring it to the Men’s Hotel next time I’m in town.
Alley Boys: Getting It Together, Overcoming Obstacles
Over the years, Teddy has continually “slipped through the cracks” by somehow never managing to fully complete whatever paperwork he needs to meet even the most basic requirements for public aid – like a state ID card. Apparently, there are plenty of public…
6:51 am… Cold, Wet, and Nowhere To Go…
6:51 am… We took shelter in the bus stop on the corner of Adams and Wabash just in time for a soft and steady rain to begin falling. We sat there together until the early morning hours talking about life,…
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