I just received another email from a family member who found their loved-one on my website. They are inquiring as to their well-being. Social documentary photography takes things to a new level. All of a sudden my photography became a…
I failed yesterday…
I failed yesterday… and it’s still bothering me. I usually keep a good supply of clean rigs on me, so when I’m out in the field I can help with harm reduction by passing out clean needles. I ran out…
Danny – A Chicago Heroin Addict
I had a photo shoot scheduled yesterday, but the house where we were to do it, was raided by the Chicago Police the day before. Needless to say, the subject wasn’t home. We were supposed to do a photo shoot of…
Word From The Street: Chicago Cops Strip Searching People In Alleys
Word is: The Chicago Police have been shaking down drug addicts by pulling them into the alleys, and then strip searching them. Totally illegal, but cops commit more crime than criminals, by far. They lie on the stand every day.…
Heroin Addiction Harm Reduction Supplies Needed
Alley Angels Needed! 1. Sterile gauze 2. Neosporin ointment As many of you know, I’ve been working on a heroin project for the past year. I’m currently focusing on long-term addicts who have developed severe abscesses on their bodies, due…
Pretty Lady With A Bow – GritStreet
I spent about an hour following this lady, while watching her talk to herself as she went about her business. I found a place, and waited for her to enter the scene. Question: How would one have captured the expression…
What Is “Pushing” Film? (caution – video contains rats!)
I’ve received multiple requests to do a video on pushing film: what it means, and why one would ever want to do such a thing. I had a few friendly visitors show up to help me explain…