This immensely powerful photo series by Mark Laita looks at the contrast between individuals, their life choices and vocations. It’s a truly stunning series of portraits that serve to remind us all, that we’re all created equal – it’s just that sometimes life has a habit of getting in the way. Here’s what Mark had to say about his work: “In America the chasm between rich and poor is growing, the clash between conservatives and liberals is strengthening, and even good and evil seem more polarized than ever before. At the heart of this collection of diptyches is my desire to remind us that we were all equal, until our environment, circumstance or fate molded and weathered us into whom we have become.”
The company President and the Janitor
The polygamist and the pimp
A Motorcycle gang and alter boys
The Mariachi's and Elvis impersonators
The Baptist Church Goer and White Supermacist
The Homeless man and the Real Estate Developer
The Gang Member and the Mafioso
A Fur Trapper and Lady with Dog
The French Chef and the Short Order Cook
A Bank Robber and Local Deputies
The Ballerina and the Boxer
A US Marine and War Verteran