This women was sleeping on a bench on the Brighten Beach walkway on a hot sunny day in Brooklyn. I was inspired to remove her from the beach and put her in a meditative humbling pose with the light from a church's stained glass window surrounding her. I also put an African totem on the end of her cane.
I am a photographer and visual artist specializing in street photography, cultural documentation, and community storytelling. My work explores social history, public gatherings, celebrations, and moments of resilience-from urban street life to cultural events and community traditions. Through photography, I preserve lived experiences and the stories that shape our shared history