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Edwin Torres Captures His Family’s Lives in the South Bronx

In his series “Towers: Holding On. Family Documentary Photographs” photographer Edwin Torres shares an intimate look at his family members’ lives which has taken on new meaning with the passing of his mother. While the photographs are specific to his family, he hopes that others can relate to the ups and downs of family life and see a relationship to their own family.
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Childhood in the Bronx, NY. © Edwin Torres
Photographer Edwin Torres grew up in the South Bronx, an area with a very dark reputation. Especially in the minds of those who have never been there, who only ever see the bad news that come out of the area...

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Robert E. Gerhardt

Robert Gerhardt is a New York based photographer and freelance writer. His photographs and writings have been published nationally and internationally including in The Hong Kong Free Press, The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Diplomat.

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