Emily Schreier—born, raised, and rooted in Staten Island.
Photography found me through circumstance. Though I once thought being a photographer was something you had to know about yourself at a young age, a supportive network of people gave me both the tools and the wings to consider myself one. It’s been my mission to capture the beauty of everyday life right in front of me.
While frequently photographed, this body of work turns away from spectacle to focus on the cultural identity of Staten Island’s community. It is the people, passengers and crew alike, whose quiet perseverance imbues the crossing with meaning.
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