East of West LA - portraits by Kevin McCollister
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| Charles |
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| Paloma |
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| Crying Man |
My work is based on the streets of Los Angeles. These streets are very far removed from the glamour of Hollywood. I believe they present a view of Los Angeles that is rarely acknowledged, except perhaps by Charles Bukowski.
Additonally, I have a book, East of West LA, which has been reviewed in several print and online venues.
Kevin McCollister
Kevins photos from the streets of LA are uncompromised and with great integrity - some of the strongest street portraits I have come across.
Mr Urbano
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| Maria |
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| Late Night Gangster |
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| Megan With Split Knuckle and Two Cloves of Garlic |
Learn more about the photographer : East of West L.A.
All photos © Kevin McCollister






Comments
I also sense the pleasure he derives from meeting these people, from photographying them and acknowledging their presence, their lives ans their contribution to a society just by being who they are.
His approach is without superfluity, though never gross. He in fact reveals some subtleties of his encounters with discretion.
Thank you for sharing.