Kenny the Clown

I think of my photography work as a form of storytelling. My photography projects come from a place of genuine interest and passion. I am deeply interested in stories that reflect the resiliency of human nature and the influence that people and place have on one another. 

My current documentary photography project is about Kenny the Clown. Kenny is a street performer in San Francisco. He is a Bay Area native and has dedicated his life and livelihood to the art of clowning for the past 22 years. I met Kenny through a mutual friend, and I soon found him to be interesting, intelligent, resilient, and positive. In this photo essay, I tried to capture Kenny as a person and performer, and convey his unrelenting dedication to his craft, regardless of the lifestyle hardships it entails.