These Incredible Photographs Will Change The Way You View Homeless People

By : On : 21 Oct 2015 15:39
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2. London Homeless 2 - Katia's companion outside Kings Cross Station. Micheal.Michael at King's Cross Station, London - Credit: Lee Jeffries

Photographer Lee Jeffries’ documentation of the homeless began back in 2008, when he took a photo of a girl sleeping in a doorway in London.

This experience changed his life, and he now travels the world photographing homeless people and spending time listening to their stories.

Jeffries explained his process to Metro.co.uk, saying: “I’m “living” with these people for days, sometimes weeks and only when a mutual respect has been developed does the camera ever get used.”

These up close and personal portraits are the result of his efforts to engage with the homeless:

lee_jeffriesThe photo that started it all. London - Credit: Lee Jeffries
7. London Homeless 7 - Homeless woman I shot a few years ago in Whitechapel.Whitechapel, London. Credit: Lee Jeffries
12071049_1653563981549371_67011802_n(1)King's Cross Station, London - Credit: Lee Jeffries
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You can see more of Lee Jeffries amazing work on Facebook, Instagram and his website.

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    These striking portraits will change the way you see homeless people