Portraits on the Streets of Phoenix

These photos were taken during the filming of a Docu-Series with Voices for the Voiceless. We interviewed strangers on the streets of Phoenix, Arizona as well as 4 other main cities in the West Coast. I was given a few moments after each interview to take their portrait. It was important to me, that despite the time constraint, I made them feel comfortable, and captured each person uniquely to them. I didn’t always ask them to smile, or even pose them- I only filled in the gaps when they didn’t know what to do. I am not allowed to use their names, or tell their powerful stories in the post. To hear their words, check out: https://www.instagram.com/_vftv/ . I am so thankful to have met each of them, and that they gave us their time on this hot hot day in Phoenix, Arizona.

Seen crossing the street talking with a stranger.

Seen waiting for her bus after work

Seen collecting voter registrations at a bus stop.

Seen waiting for her friend to go to the game that night.

Seen boarding her bus just in time.

Seen waiting for her girlfriend’s daughter to go to the game together.

Her tattoo is of her nephew’s newborn feet.

Seen long boarding around bus station before hopping on his own.

Seen hanging out with her boyfriend in the park

Seen hanging out with his girlfriend in the park.