Navigating the Complexities of Gentrification in Urban Landscapes

James Maher is a street, architecture, and portrait photographer and a lifelong New Yorker. The diverse people, cultures, stories, and history of the city inspire his work.  James authored the e-books The Essentials of Street Photography and Street Photography Conversations and runs popular photography tours of New York.  Of James’ notable work was a three-year project documenting changing neighborhoods of New York through portraits and interviews with residents for the NY Daily News. He is currently working on an ongoing two-year portrait and interview project documenting the longtime residents, artists, musicians, and creatives of the East Village neighborhood of New York, known for its eclectic past and population. Resources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Davidson_(photographer) http://weber-street-photography.com/ http://ibarionex.net/thecandidframe/ info@thecandidframe.com