I do believe in angels and I believe that a lot of these people I'm supposed to meet. The photograph serves as evidence; it causes me to reflect on when I met this person.

The 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.

Sometimes we are just divided, but we still, for the most part, we have similar hopes and dreams.

The photograph is to a great degree evidence of the conversation I had with the person. It's a part of my visual diary.

I think that photography has allowed me to have a voice. I used to stutter, and once I overcame that struggle, it felt good to tell people they were beautiful and special.

I do believe in angels and I believe that a lot of these people I'm supposed to meet. The photograph serves as evidence; it causes me to reflect on when I met this person.

I place myself in situations where a lot of people are going to be, and bring a particular body of work that reflects the people already there. You have to study your subject.