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| Stanton, Brandon, from Humans of New York, 2016. |
Brandon Stanton was faced with a similar scenario and he created a project for himself known as "Humans of New York". As quoted on Stanton's website, "In the summer of 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambition project: to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thoughs of miles on foot, all in an attempt to capture New Yorkers and their stories. The result of these efforts was a vibrant blog he called "Humans of New York", in which his photos were featured alongside quotes and anecdotes.
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| Stanton, Brandon, from Humans of New York, 2013. |
When you visit Stanton's website, you're immediately greeted with different portraits taken of those humans who inhabit New York City. For each photograph, there is a story and a bit of insight into the individuals life. Some of the stories that Stanton covers are cheerful and happy, very "light" in terms of mood. Other stories that Stanton shares with his viewers depict times of struggle and heartbreak. What is interesting about Stanton's photographs and his project in general is that it reaches out to all aspects of life. Would you like to know a little insight in to the photo on the bottom left - that's my good friend Kim who lives in Manhattan. She's a successful photographer and was ecstatic to run into Stanton on the street while out with her family!
Stanton, Brandon. "Humans of New York." Humans of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2014.