Adults in costume. Photographed on assignment for The New York Times.
There's something about shopkeepers all over the world. They are the kings and queens of their domain. They have set up their wares in spaces that show pride in what they do. They are entrepreneurs in their own right regardless of means or cultural conditions.
I've always been drawn to people who have chosen a different path. Who live in contrast to the norms of society. The true individuals of our culture. These are a few that I've met.
