It’s true that we as human beings often turn a blind eye to the less fortunate. Keith Harris decided he was going to look and feel with them.
‘On the Street’ is a journey that encompassed two years of Harris’ life as he took the time out of his day to sit and converse with the homeless in Chicago. He listened to their stories and photographed their joys and pains.
He became friends with some and never knew others. The photo collection ‘On the Street’ is an eye-opening experience that everyone should take a quick look at.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Homelessness Awareness
- Emotionography can create empathy and humanize the issue of homelessness.
- Documentary Photography
- Photography can serve as a powerful tool for storytelling and social commentary.
- Community Building
- Personal connections and friendships can be made with marginalized community members to better understand their struggles.
Sectors Adopting This
- Social Services
- Social service organizations can utilize emotionography to educate the public and gain support for their cause.
- Photography
- Photographers can use their craft to document social issues and give voice to those who may not typically be heard.
- Non-profit
- Non-profit organizations can leverage emotionography to advocate for systemic change by sharing powerful stories and images.
