There are many reasons why I like Shawn's work----composition, clear sense of environment, fearless, etc. Yet, I think what I appreciate the most about Shawn's work is that it both honest and earnest. His work and style shows a real dedication to the task of connecting with other people, which often is a hallmark of a… Read more

There are many reasons why I like Shawn's work----composition, clear sense of environment, fearless, etc. Yet, I think what I appreciate the most about Shawn's work is that it both honest and earnest. His work and style shows a real dedication to the task of connecting with other people, which often is a hallmark of a compelling people driven documentary photography. He isn't afraid to get close to the people who's stories he is exploring and yet still expresses them with a measure of dignity. This kind of balance is often difficult particularly when documenting the lives of the less understood. I will continue to follow Shawn's work.

Discarted's images give me hope. He is one of the few photographers on Flickr who has the dedication to become close to his subjects, and the talent to take fantastic shots once he is there. The series on homeless people reminds me of an early Mary Ellen Mark, in that discarted images show not only a documentation but … Read more

Discarted's images give me hope. He is one of the few photographers on Flickr who has the dedication to become close to his subjects, and the talent to take fantastic shots once he is there. The series on homeless people reminds me of an early Mary Ellen Mark, in that discarted images show not only a documentation but an empathy and genuine concern for the subject. Keep shooting your incredible work to give the world a glimpse into lives they might rather ignore. Morganna