Not all heroin is created equal. The larger bag on the left is almost pure white, while the smaller bag on the right is a sort of buckskin brown. The bag with the brown heroin, is the purer bag of…
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Street Photography, Politics, and Social Change During the 1960s
GritStreet photography has a long tradition that stretches all the way back to Jacob Riis, who worked during the 1890s, and comes to full form during the 1960s. Today, street photography has tended to steer away from its more political…
My Gear Bag: Eads Bridge Photo Shoot, St. Louis
I’m very much looking forward to my photo journey down to St. Louis this Friday! My main subject on this trip will be the Eads Bridge. During my last visit to St. Louis a few weeks back, I took several digital captures…
Reducing Drug-Related Harms
As a result of working this heroin project, I’ve become very involved with harm reduction. I do my best to keep clean syringes, as well as basic medical supplies while out in the streets photographing. While we all hope that…
A Chicago demographic profile of North and South Sides
Metra coming from the North Side to the Loop: Passengers: Doctors, lawyers, accountants, veterinarians, counselors, and bank executives – Generally energetic, and in good health. Advertisements: Cars, vacations, and clothes. Metra coming from the South Side to the Loop: Passengers: Construction…