I have been documenting labor in America for over 30 years in a traditional black and white style of photography including farmers, auto workers, fisherman, and people in the service and high tech manufacturing industries. During this time period, the face of labor has radically changed employing a growing percentage of immigrants from
Asia, Africa, and Mexico. Unfortunately, we no longer seem to value and pay workers compared to past generations of blue color workers. With my photography, I hope to celebrate the efforts of labor and recognize their contributions for all of us. My education and employment as a social worker has strongly influenced my photographic vision.
