Created Equal: Juxtapozed Portraits from 48 States

Tuesday 03.15.2011 , Posted by Benjamin Starr

Homeless Man / Real Estate Developer, 2002 / 2005

Mark Laita says that the gap between the rich and poor, the conservatives and liberals and even the good and the evil of America is growing. These images from his excellent book, “Created Equal,” show that regardless of how different we may be in this world, how ever much the test of time has molded us into whatever we have become, we are still individuals worth respect and dignity.

Laita photographed his subjects over an 8 year period, visiting 48 U.S. states.

Catholic nuns / Prostitutes, 2002 / 2002Vegetarian / Butcher, 1999 / 2004
Polygamists / Pimp, 2004 / 2003
Poor family / Rich family, 2004 / 2004
Young Boxer / Retired Boxer, 2002 / 2002
Gang Member / Mafioso, 2006 / 2006
Marine / War Veteran, 2002 / 2004
Body Builder / Amish Farmer, 2006 / 2004
Astronaut / Alien Abductee, 2003 / 2005
Lingerie Model / Woman in Girdle, 2006 / 2007
Company President / Janitor, 2006 / 2004
Motorcycle Gang / Alter Boys, 2004 / 2005
Amish Teenagers / Punk Teenagers, 2004 / 2004
French Chef / Short Order Cook, 2006 / 1999

Via: etoday.ru

Written by Benjamin Starr

Known in some circles as the most amazing man in the universe, he once saved an entire family of muskrats from a sinking, fire engulfed steamboat while recovering from two broken arms relating to a botched no-chute wingsuit landing in North Korea. When not impressing people with his humbling humility, he can be found freelance writing, finding shiny objects on the internet, enjoying the company of much-appreciated friends and living out his nomadic nature. He is Managing Editor of Visual News. Follow his movements on Twitter:

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