As a visual storyteller and journalist, I love to capture moments of human expression and interaction that anyone and everyone can relate to on some level. Photography is a powerful medium through which we can bridge gaps in communication and realize that despite global tension, political unrest and cultural divides, we are all human. We all share a common experience, and that is reason enough to greet all people -- friends, strangers, enemies and relations alike -- with respect. I hope fellow iReporters will see a part of their own experience within these photos and take a moment to reflect on their personal lives and relationships with others. The world isn't perfect, but we have the power to come together in community and, in doing so, help ourselves and others recognize an all too easily forgotten truth: You are not alone. As the Lakota people of the Sioux tribes say in the Siouan language, Mitakuye Oyasin: All Are Related.
Happy holidays, iReport.
Jake Stein
Visual Journalist
@JakeSteinMedia
Happy holidays, iReport.
Jake Stein
Visual Journalist
@JakeSteinMedia