I examine the vulnerabilities of people living or working on the street. When we pass beggars or refugees, we often look away or ignore them. It’s disruptive to us, it bothers us, so we create a limit to where our vulnerability can reach. I think people want to live in denial. This is often where I step in and offer my subjects the humanity and respect of being seen. I show them I’m interested, and I try to let the world see into their eyes. Some of these images can be disturbing to the viewer, but I hope they also make them think. Maybe the next time they pass someone on the street, they will realize that this person has a story, has emotions, and deserves attention. I have the ability turn these distressing topics into art, in order for me to give my subjects a voice and a story.