I don't think there's any better education than learning the intimate details of the lives of people who you most admire. Brandon Stanton admiredetaileducation Change image and share on social
I was making projections about 'Humans of New York,' back when I had zero followers, that made all my friends and family roll their eyes. I'd throw out these huge numbers: 'One day, a million people are gonna be looking at this. Trust me.' And even those wild, wild numbers I was throwing out have just been smashed. So, it's a good feeling. Brandon Stanton backdayeye share on social
It seems that everywhere I go, people want the same things - security, education, family. It's just that so many people have no avenues through which to obtain these things. Brandon Stanton avenueeducationfamily Change image and share on social
The most pivotal moments in people's lives revolve around emotions. Emotions make stories powerful. Brandon Stanton emotionlivemake Change image and share on social
In July of 2010, I lost my finance job in Chicago. Instead of updating my resume and looking for a similar job, I decided to forget about money and have a go at something I truly enjoyed. I'd purchased a semi-professional camera earlier that year and spent my free time taking photos in downtown Chicago. Brandon Stanton camerachicagodecide share on social
The only things I make money on are speeches and books. Brandon Stanton bookmakemoney Change image and share on social
The interviews have gotten much longer with 'Humans of New York.' When I was first starting, I was just photographing people. And then I went to just kind of including a quote or two. Now when I'm approaching somebody on the street, I'm spending about 30 to 45 minutes with them often. Brandon Stanton approachhumaninclude share on social
When you are interviewing refugees, each person you talk to has a different story that could come from a horror movie. So many people talk about seeing their families get murdered before their eyes. Then I go to Central Park, and people are talking about their third divorce and paying tuition. Brandon Stanton centraldivorceeye share on social
I've always felt like an artistic person. I can't draw or paint or sculpt. I never really had technical skills, but I've always felt like I appreciate really beautiful things, and part of taking a good photograph is being able to recognize beauty. Brandon Stanton artisticbeautifulbeauty share on social
I'm not even really attempting to brand myself outside of 'Humans of New York.' I think part of the reason for my success is that I've put my ego aside and said I'm not going to put all of my effort into trying to promote myself. I'm going to try to promote my work and am going to try to promote my project. Brandon Stanton attemptbrandeffort share on social