Minneapolis Streets.

 

Since the George Floyd incident, I have been moved to photograph the streets. It started by photographing the burned buildings and the people around them. Then I moved into photographing protests. Last year I photographed the homeless in several Minneapolis encampments and on the streets. I told their compelling stories and it generated donations. This year I will photograph more stories on the street including Asian hate, police brutality, and street violence.

At the October 18 #nokings protests, organizers claimed over 7 million participants across more than 2,700 events nationwide. (aclu.org) Beyond the U.S., solidarity demonstrations also occurred in countries such as Sweden, Portugal, and Spain—i
At the October 18 #nokings protests, organizers claimed over 7 million participants across more than 2,700 events nationwide. (aclu.org) Beyond the U.S., solidarity demonstrations also occurred in countries such as Sweden, Portugal, and Spain—indicating an international dimension to the movement. (en.wikipedia.org) In the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, the local turnout for the October 2025 protest was estimated to be between 100,000 and 150,000 people. (unicornriot.ninja) This places the Twin Cities rally among the larger‑urban demonstrations in that wave and demonstrates significant presidential discontent. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continued to warn that cities like Seattle were being “overrun with crime,” though on the ground protesters included people in inflatable dinosaur suits, nude cyclists, and accordion-playing seniors—hardly the urban apocalypse he described. It seemed the only thing truly under siege was anyone trying to find a parking spot near the protest and carrying your coffee without getting bumped. #protest @indivisible_twincities @indivisibleteam #NoKings #ProtestPower #MinneapolisProtests #InflatableDinosaurs #NakedBikeRide #AccordionJustice #PeacefulProtest #DemocracyInAction #Indivisible #CivicCarnival #MakeSandwichesNotDictators #StreetPhotography #GlobalSolidarity #handmaidstale #handmaidstale @handmaids_of_mn
Two radical left unicorns trotted through downtown Minneapolis, hooves clacking on the sparkling pavement, shouting “No Kings!” into the mist while the violent frog-suit guy from Seattle livestreamed from a parallel protest dimension. The
Two radical left unicorns trotted through downtown Minneapolis, hooves clacking on the sparkling pavement, shouting “No Kings!” into the mist while the violent frog-suit guy from Seattle livestreamed from a parallel protest dimension. They waved banners made from old Pride capes, demanding reparations for mythical creatures and the immediate demilitarization of fairyland. Overhead, news drones buzzed like horseflies, broadcasting rumors that Trump was considering deploying the Unicorn National Guard to restore order after last week’s glitter riot. One unicorn sipped from a reusable oat-milk thermos and muttered, “It’s always peaceful until the humans send in unmarked black vehicles,” while the other adjusted their horn and wondered whether revolutions ever work in cities where parking still costs $20 an hour. @indivisible_twincities #nokings #protest #protestphotography #unicorn #frogman #streetphotos #streetphotography #bnw_photography #bnwlovers #bnwstreetphotography @leicacamerausa @leica_boutique_ukraine
This is at the No Kings protest in Minneapolis. The mouth behind the hand is telling me I need to ask before I take a photo. There’s 100,000 people in the street packed shoulder to shoulder. There’s probably over 99,000 cell phones. And p
This is at the No Kings protest in Minneapolis. The mouth behind the hand is telling me I need to ask before I take a photo. There’s 100,000 people in the street packed shoulder to shoulder. There’s probably over 99,000 cell phones. And photographers all over the place, more than all of the other protests I’ve been to. They’re finally catching on. I told him I don’t have to ask permission. And he said ah,yes you do. I find it ironic that we’re at a protest with the right to assemble and the right to free speech but this guy is telling me I don’t have the right. In the end, his hand makes the photo better. It represents something in the way of a free democracy. I’ve encountered several people that don’t even know what they’re protesting. Do you want the right to free speech? Or don’t you? If you don’t want to have your photo taken, don’t go to a protest with thousands of people. And read the first amendment first. #1Amendment #firstamendment #freespeech #Protest #RightToAssemble #NoKings @indivisible_twincities #minneapolis #wethepeople #americanflag #thisiswhatdemocracylookslike
This is Dave Foley who owns The Record Spot. The smallest and coolest album store in the Twin Cities. They are having a hearing aid fundraiser with multiple bands in the parking lot on October 25Th. @recordspotminneapolis #therecordspot #davefoley #a
This is Dave Foley who owns The Record Spot. The smallest and coolest album store in the Twin Cities. They are having a hearing aid fundraiser with multiple bands in the parking lot on October 25Th. @recordspotminneapolis #therecordspot #davefoley #albums #records #recordstore #minneapolis
Victor’s 1959 Cafe has a cool vibe. Bring a sharpie. Eat the food. @victors1959cafe #cubanfood #minneapolisfoodie #minneapolisfood #cuban
Victor’s 1959 Cafe has a cool vibe. Bring a sharpie. Eat the food. @victors1959cafe #cubanfood #minneapolisfoodie #minneapolisfood #cuban
#llama #llamalove #muslim #muslimgirl @galewoodsfarm
#llama #llamalove #muslim #muslimgirl @galewoodsfarm
Minnesothai @watpromwachirayanmn #thaifoodlover #thailand @thaiccmn
Minnesothai @watpromwachirayanmn #thaifoodlover #thailand @thaiccmn
Start seeing the homeless. Say hi. Ask how they are. Of all the people I saw walk by, no one talked to him. #bekind #sayhi #homelessoutreach #homelessness #homelessawareness
Start seeing the homeless. Say hi. Ask how they are. Of all the people I saw walk by, no one talked to him. #bekind #sayhi #homelessoutreach #homelessness #homelessawareness
DJ at @walkerartcenter #dj #walkerartcenter #hatlovers
DJ at @walkerartcenter #dj #walkerartcenter #hatlovers
@walkerartcenter #nicelight #walkerartcenter #light @leicacamerausa @leica_boutique_ukraine @leica_fotografie_international
@walkerartcenter #nicelight #walkerartcenter #light @leicacamerausa @leica_boutique_ukraine @leica_fotografie_international
Random scenes delivered from the ether. #streetphotography #colormebeautiful
Random scenes delivered from the ether. #streetphotography #colormebeautiful
@caffettompls Good #Cappuccino Amazing atmosphere. #photographic #coffeebar #minneapolis
@caffettompls Good #Cappuccino Amazing atmosphere. #photographic #coffeebar #minneapolis
Notes of dog and sunflower. #dogsofinstagram #bnwlovers #dogsmile
Notes of dog and sunflower. #dogsofinstagram #bnwlovers #dogsmile
Fiddling on the street. #fiddler #fiddle #streetmusic #streetphoto_bnw #streetphotography #excelsior
Fiddling on the street. #fiddler #fiddle #streetmusic #streetphoto_bnw #streetphotography #excelsior
The people from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 3/3 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r
The people from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 3/3 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r
The people from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 2/3 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r
The people from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 2/3 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r
People from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 1/4 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r
People from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 1/4 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r
@saintsahagmn From the Armenian Fest #armenia #armeniachurch #saintsahagarmenianfestival #church
@saintsahagmn From the Armenian Fest #armenia #armeniachurch #saintsahagarmenianfestival #church
Some shots as a wedding guest. @dabernathy @brittanyrobb #wedding #weddingphotography #bnwwedding #leicawedding #m10r @howlingmoonevents
Some shots as a wedding guest. @dabernathy @brittanyrobb #wedding #weddingphotography #bnwwedding #leicawedding #m10r @howlingmoonevents
Minnesota State Fair @mnstatefair #MinnesotaStateFair #MountedPolice #pigs #mnstatefair @prontopupsmn
Minnesota State Fair @mnstatefair #MinnesotaStateFair #MountedPolice #pigs #mnstatefair @prontopupsmn
At the October 18 #nokings protests, organizers claimed over 7 million participants across more than 2,700 events nationwide. (aclu.org) Beyond the U.S., solidarity demonstrations also occurred in countries such as Sweden, Portugal, and Spain—i Two radical left unicorns trotted through downtown Minneapolis, hooves clacking on the sparkling pavement, shouting “No Kings!” into the mist while the violent frog-suit guy from Seattle livestreamed from a parallel protest dimension. The This is at the No Kings protest in Minneapolis. The mouth behind the hand is telling me I need to ask before I take a photo. There’s 100,000 people in the street packed shoulder to shoulder. There’s probably over 99,000 cell phones. And p This is Dave Foley who owns The Record Spot. The smallest and coolest album store in the Twin Cities. They are having a hearing aid fundraiser with multiple bands in the parking lot on October 25Th. @recordspotminneapolis #therecordspot #davefoley #a Victor’s 1959 Cafe has a cool vibe. Bring a sharpie. Eat the food. @victors1959cafe #cubanfood #minneapolisfoodie #minneapolisfood #cuban #llama #llamalove #muslim #muslimgirl @galewoodsfarm Minnesothai @watpromwachirayanmn #thaifoodlover #thailand @thaiccmn Start seeing the homeless. Say hi. Ask how they are. Of all the people I saw walk by, no one talked to him. #bekind #sayhi #homelessoutreach #homelessness #homelessawareness DJ at @walkerartcenter #dj #walkerartcenter #hatlovers @walkerartcenter #nicelight #walkerartcenter #light @leicacamerausa @leica_boutique_ukraine @leica_fotografie_international Random scenes delivered from the ether. #streetphotography #colormebeautiful @caffettompls Good #Cappuccino Amazing atmosphere. #photographic #coffeebar #minneapolis Notes of dog and sunflower. #dogsofinstagram #bnwlovers #dogsmile Fiddling on the street. #fiddler #fiddle #streetmusic #streetphoto_bnw #streetphotography #excelsior The people from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 3/3 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r The people from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 2/3 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r People from the Selby Jazz Fest. Such a good event. Post 1/4 @selbyavejf @walkerwestmusic @knightfdn @levittfoundation #jazzfest #streetstyle #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography #bnw #m10r @saintsahagmn From the Armenian Fest #armenia #armeniachurch #saintsahagarmenianfestival #church Some shots as a wedding guest. @dabernathy @brittanyrobb #wedding #weddingphotography #bnwwedding #leicawedding #m10r @howlingmoonevents Minnesota State Fair @mnstatefair #MinnesotaStateFair #MountedPolice #pigs #mnstatefair @prontopupsmn