Homeless people photography

Amy E. Moore Gerber is raising funds for A Reality Documentary Series About Hope And Second Chances on Kickstarter! Imagine a world where each and every day people were paying it forward in a way that truly made a difference in the lives of others

Matthew 26: 10-11. “When Jesus understood it, He said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she tath wrought a good work upon Me. For ye have the poor always with you; but Me ye have not a…

There are times I'm critisized for taking informal portraits or street photography images of the poorest of the poor. I get it. It's something that many feel is opportunistic and wrong. I would like to let those critics know that it's not easy for me to drum up the courage to approach these unfortunate souls and ask to take their picture. It's much easier to walk past the homeless, pretend not to see them and avoid making eye contact. My hope and reason for imaging them and sharing the…

A few facts Homelessness seven hundred thousand homeless in America: Single men comprise 44 percent of the homeless, single wom...

Like in many cities in the Western world, there are currently thousands of homeless people in Brazil. This population includes families, children, young people, the elderly, lonely women, and men. Many of them have been homeless for years, with no prospect of getting out of this situation. In many ways, the condition of homeless people in Brazil is practically identical to that of homeless people in other big cities in the world: it represents hopelessness, social invisibility, and absolute…

Like in many cities in the Western world, there are currently thousands of homeless people in Brazil. This population includes families, children, young people, the elderly, lonely women, and men. Many of them have been homeless for years, with no prospect of getting out of this situation. In many ways, the condition of homeless people in Brazil is practically identical to that of homeless people in other big cities in the world: it represents hopelessness, social invisibility, and absolute…

1986 Pulitzer Prize, Feature Photography, Tom Gralish, The Philadelphia Enquirer “I like any kind of food. Whatever’s there, I buy it. Hot dog one day, the next Chinese food, roast beef sandwich.” — Walter, Philadelphia, homeless In the winter of 1985, Philadelphia Inquirer photographer Tom Gralish steps out or his life and into the lives of the city’s street people. "I didn't know much about these guys. So I decided to show what their day is like. I wanted it to be straightforward 'doc…

There are some quick and easy things we can all do to help those sleeping rough this winter.

Photo listed in Street Photography. Shot taken in Mauritius with NIKON D7100.

o, here are five little acts of kindness you can do to brighten a stranger’s day… in real life.