Brandon Stanton

Brandon Stanton is an American photographer and author best known for creating Humans of New York (HONY), a photoblog and book series featuring street portraits and interviews with New York City residents. The project, which began in 2010, has expanded into a global phenomenon with over 25 million followers across social media platforms. Through his documentary-style approach, Stanton has published several books including "Humans of New York" (2013), "Humans of New York: Stories" (2015), and "Humans of New York: Little Humans" (2014). His books have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list and have been translated into multiple languages. Beyond New York City, Stanton has conducted interview series in over 20 countries, documenting stories from places including Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and refugee camps across Europe. His work has evolved from simple street portraits to in-depth storytelling, often highlighting social issues and inspiring humanitarian fundraising efforts. The success of HONY has led to numerous accolades for Stanton, including recognition on Time Magazine's "30 Under 30 People Changing The World" list and features in major media outlets worldwide. His most recent work includes "Humans" (2020), which compiles stories from his global travels and demonstrates his continued focus on sharing diverse human experiences.

Readers connect with Stanton's storytelling style and his ability to capture intimate moments with strangers. They appreciate how he lets subjects tell their own stories without over-editing or imposing his views. Likes: - Photography that feels authentic and unposed - Brief but meaningful quotes that complement images - Mix of heartwarming and difficult real-life stories - Consistent engagement with his social media audience Dislikes: - Some find the interview format repetitive - Critics note many stories follow similar emotional patterns - Later books seen as less spontaneous than original street photography - Questions about subject consent and representation Ratings: Goodreads: Humans of New York: 4.4/5 (84,000+ ratings) Humans of New York: Stories: 4.5/5 (31,000+ ratings) Little Humans: 4.3/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: Humans of New York: 4.8/5 (4,200+ reviews) Humans of New York: Stories: 4.8/5 (2,100+ reviews) One reader noted: "The magic isn't in the photography - it's in making strangers feel comfortable enough to share their lives."

Humans of New York (2013) A collection of street portraits and interviews from New York City residents, featuring stories that range from one sentence to several paragraphs.

Little Humans (2014) A photo book focusing specifically on children encountered through the Humans of New York project, paired with simple text suitable for young readers.

Humans of New York: Stories (2015) An expanded collection of longer-form interviews and portraits from New York City residents, delving deeper into personal narratives than the first book.

Humans (2020) A compilation of portraits and interviews collected from Stanton's travels to more than forty countries over a seven-year period.