Springtime in New Orleans, 3

Jason Kerzinski

I decided to pick up the camera because of my circle of friends who are photographers. I ended up purchasing a Pentax K1000 on eBay and I began to watch YouTube videos obsessively on how to operate the camera. From there, I began to make photography part of my daily practice. The camera is a tool that I use to engage with the people who live in New Orleans.The photographs I take are a documentation of the encounter between the subject and myself. I spend time getting to know the people I capture, and I hope they feel as if they’ve gotten to know me, too. In relationship, and in the work itself, this is an effort to dispel the myths of New Orleans—and surrounding areas—by focusing on its people. I hope to give everyday people a platform and connection to a larger audience.

Find him @504living on Instagram.