A photographer has revisited a photo project he embarked on while homeless to challenge peoples' perceptions of the unhoused.
Who Has Experienced Homelessness? Photo Series Challenges Peoples’ PerceptionsPart of Christopher James Hall’s photo project where he challenges viewers’ perceptions on homelessness.
“Seeing my work on display was to be the moment that inspired me to break free from the homeless cycle and become a photographer,” he says.A decade on and Hall is in a better place, now a successful wedding and portrait photographer he decided to revisit the project.“It was hard as I encountered new faces being supported by the charity.
“‘The Professor’ – Although having a place to stay now, this charming chap is still a much loved member of the homeless community.”This man has experienced homelessness and is also the photographer.
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