Lee Jeffries‘s black and white portraits are captivating. By now people from all around the world know and admire his almost iconic-like photos. They are also very popular with numerous celebrities such as Josh Brolin, Channing Tatum or Jason Momoa. But what is so remarkable about his images? The people captured in his photographs are not models – they are homeless. Every single portrait is a document of an emotional journey – an act of saying goodbye – the end of a short companion through life.
The photographic work of Lee Jeffries is strongly influenced by his personal experience and love, but also by loneliness. Throughout his career he has raised awareness of and money for homeless people. Therefore, his photographs are not only fascinating, but also pursue an important mission. Lee Jeffries prints his breathtaking pictures on our Digital FineArt papers. They help him to bring his pictures to life. Our Hahnemühle Certified Studio, Klein Imaging in Manchester supports him with his large-format prints.
Today’s article shows an excerpt from our interview with Lee Jeffries. You can find the entire interview here. Enjoy reading and don’t forget to take part in our raffle!