The Bronx, vibrant in my youth, transformed into a symbol of poverty as buildings were abandoned, but the community's spirit remained strong amidst decline.
I bought the Pentax K1000 at 18 with my inheritance. My friends initially teased me for it but later became my subjects, shaping my photography.
Mel Rosenthal taught me the importance of context in photography, helping me understand that I was capturing not just images, but the essence of our experiences.
In those transformational years, as graffiti was painted over, the community would just tag it anew, signifying resilience against the backdrop of adversity.
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