My first attempt at Photojournalism
I went out shooting with my friend, Sam, on Sunday June 30th. Under Los Angeles’ 6th Street Bridge we were privileged to spend some time talking to Tracy who has been living under this bridge for over 10 years. He mentioned that this bridge that serves as his home is to be torn down in January of 2014. Pointing out the patchwork of repaired cement and the general decay of the art deco structure, Tracy shared his thoughts on “getting back to the main society [where] housing is the most important; involving paperwork, interviews, a new social security card and, a TB test…a lot of foot work.” He sang two songs for us. One of the songs Tracy had written himself called Someday, he sang for us, eyes closed, with the raw acoustics of a concrete concert hall and the hope of the gospel.
This being my first real experience photographing and listening and recording someone’s story I was amazed of the eagerness to share one’s struggles with strangers. Amazed at the warmth and openness into his life that was shared.