I owned and operated a studio in downtown Salem Oregon for 12 years. It was within those years that I befriended some of Salem's homeless population. After closing my studio in 2012 the natural next step was taking my camera onto the streets. I started with the human on the cover whom I got to know while in my studio. The rest followed of the MANY faces of Salem's homeless. I hope you feel the love and the connection I had within those years! -diane beals