A blog about photography in Los Angeles and the west coast in general.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Feature - Adam Amengual
"Through the help of the non profit Homeboy Industries I photographed people who have made the decision to change their lives for the better. The people in these images were former gang members or had spent time incarcerated before walking through the doors at Homeboy Industries. Through a variety of services, Homeboy Industries helps these 'men and women redirect their lives and provide them with hope for their futures. In shooting this project I hope that people can see the subjects for what they are, humans trying to better themselves."
The idea behind this blog is driven by my perceived lack of community for photographers and enthusiasts in Los Angeles. The photography scene seems quite fragmented compared to New York, which is where the title comes from. New Yorkers are blessed with an established community and resources that us Angelenos are just going to have to create for ourselves. I hope for this blog to become a way for us to do just that - network, keep up to date on photo related happenings, and grow our community into one that promotes photography in the region. After all, we can shoot too.
2 comments:
these are beautiful photographs! luvin' your blog x
I also shot a series of portraits at Homeboy Industries a few years ago. It's a great organization.
See work:
http://www.ai-ap.com/gallery/AP/?search=wendy+fletcher
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