James Mendell Photography

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A life in photographs—observed with patience, warmth, and an eye for the moments that make us human.

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A dancer moves past a graffiti-covered brick wall

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A woman and dog stand on snow-covered steps

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Pedestrians walk along a snowy city street at night

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A layered double exposure of children and adults outdoors

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A man carries a laundry basket inside a neighborhood shop

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A city skyline seen beneath a broad cloudy sky

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A climate strike participant holds an illustrated sign about protecting children’s future

Toward Freedom · 2019

In Pictures: Vermont Climate Strike

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A speaker addresses a large Black Lives Matter gathering in Burlington, Vermont

Toward Freedom · 2020

Burlington Stands Up for Black Lives

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A protester holds a No Welfare, We Want to Work sign in a crowded demonstration

City Limits · 1984

A Photo-Biography of New York City

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