Environmental Portraiture

Portraits of proud working people in their environments, involved in the usual activities that are part of their day as it unfolds. I am especially drawn to people that earn a living working with their hands. Maybe it is because I grew up seeing family working, whether it was making furniture, handcrafts, or landscaping. Visits to the town markets were also frequent while growing up in Puerto Rico. Many of these scenes have disappeared in my country, and are not part of my current environment in the United States either. However, I have found them very alive as I explore other countries’ towns and villages. 

I present these images out of a sense of nostalgia, and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and hard work.