Hey, John. How you doin’? You’ve been dead for several years now. I think about you all the time, about everything we talked about. I can’t help but see you lying dead in that bando that you liked to shoot…
Author: C. Jines
Internationally published social documentary photographer and author.
D’s Love/Hate Relationship With Heroin
America is currently suffering through a horrific heroin crisis. From small rural towns to large urban centers, dramatic increases in heroin overdoses are being reported. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, heroin use has nearly doubled since…
Photo Talk – Image, and Reality
The tension, the contradiction. The image, and the reality. The picture-perfect family where all is well, juxtaposed with the looming stench of desperation in the hollow stare. Studium, and punctum, social intention, and personal poignancy. Unscripted, spontaneous, fleeting yet somehow…
Heroin Addiction – Kevin
“Every man has inside himself a parasitic being who is acting not at all to his advantage.” -William S. Burroughs This video was included in the story covered by Ian Pannell of BBC News, Chicago. I believe Ian is now…
Alley Boys – Israel
Israel called himself a tramp. A tramp, according to Israel, was different than bum in that a tramp keeps themselves clean and somewhat presentable. On the streets, everybody has a hustle!
Chuck Jines – Social Documentary Photographer
My name is Chuck Jines, and I’m a social documentary photographer! Please share my website on your social media accounts!
The clown
Buckin’ Billy Ray… There is no death at Buckin Billy Ray’s. Transfixed by the trivial, the clown makes you forget about the Reaper at your side.
Winter Storm Is Coming!
The country is bracing for impact as reports of a serious winter storm rage across the internet. I’m ready for whatever should happen. Be safe out there!