The photograph is to a great degree evidence of the conversation I had with the person. It's a part of my visual diary.
Jamel ShabazzThere was a time in my life that I may not have been that nice, and now I'm in a position to contribute to the education of young people, and teach them to be compassionate, be more loving, more caring, to not use profanity, to not pollute the environment - these are things that I address in my photography. I
Jamel ShabazzThe images of war inspired me to create, to go to different situations and communities, to document the human side of people, to show a side that we don't see.
Jamel ShabazzFor me, the stars are the invisible people on the street that people don't really get a chance to know.
Jamel Shabazz