Lee jeffries Photography

i really like how the title that hits you first is 'lost angles' instead of 'homeless' which is present furter down, this  is something i want to do in my work- avoid the use of the word 'homeless' as there is so much more to a person than being categories as homeless. i feel the the stereotypes of homelessness comes with far too many negative representations and stereotypes on why people are homeless. 

the term 'lost angels' paints these people in a different light, making the viewer think of then as important, people we should take time to get to know. i really like how he calls the 'lost' insinuating that they can be 'found' or helped back onto the right path. 

the detail in he's photography is amazing, i feel i know this person as i can see every detail in her face, he manages to capture emotions within he's photography which allows the viewer to empathise with he's chosen subjects.

in my practical work, i feel detail is the best way forward to form a attachment with the viewer and the piece, hopefully the more detail i can capture and convey, the more the viewer will feel a connection. 

Bio stated on Lee Jeffries web page. 

Biography

"If you will forgive my indulgence, This work is most definitely NOT photojournalism. Nor is it intended as portraiture. It's religious or spiritual iconography. It's powerful stuff. Jeffries gave these people something more than personal dignity. He gave them a light in their eyes that depicts transcendence, a glimmer of light at the gates of Eden, so to speak. The clarity in their eyes is awesome to behold, as if God is somewhere in there. He has made these people into more than poor old broken homeless people lazily waiting for a handout from some urbane and thoughtful corporate agent. He infused them with light, not darkness. Even the blind guy has light pouring from his sightless eyes. I think Jeffries intended his art to honor these people, not pity them. He honors those people by giving their likenesses a greater meaning. He gives them a religious spiritual significance. He imbues them with the iconic soul of humanity. I think that's what he was trying to do, at least to some degree thereof."

'I think Jeffries intended his art to honor these people, not pity them.' - i intent to attempt this is my work. 

work produced after being inspired by Lee's photography