Creating Empathy Through Photography: The Story Behind Uptown Photowalk
Thanks to Luiza Swierzawska for the awesome interview and article featuring Uptown Photowalk and why we do it. Here’s an excerpt of the piece, and please check out the full article here.
Creating Empathy Through Photography: The Story Behind Uptown Photowalk
Every month on a Sunday morning, a group of photography enthusiasts gathers for a few hours to wander around New York City. Their skillset and background are completely secondary.
What matters is their shared passion for taking photos and creating community along the way.
This is the mission that the Uptown Photowalk’s founder, Emmanuel Abreu, stands by.
As a photographer himself, he believes that the act of making images can nurture empathy and bridge divides. Abreu sees visual storytelling as a remedy to the increasingly complicated world, where the truth is often contested.
We sat down at Recirculation, a bookstore in Washington Heights where Abreu regularly volunteers — another proof of his dedication to the community. Surrounded by books and records, he shares stories of how the Uptown Photowalk came about and his hopes for its future.
