I am a self taught photographer who's goal is to impact social change through photography and other creative outlets.  In addition to photography, I have produced, directed and edited 4 short films, one of which was exhibited in the Brooklyn Museum. 

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Globalization, The human condition, Work, Economic Development, Work, Community

If you are interested in contacting me, you can e-mail me at adamstaffa1@yahoo.com. I would love to hear any feedback about the imagery or any comments.  Also, if you know of any gallery that would be interested in hosting a show of this project, please let me know. I would also be interested in being part of any group shows. 

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Dedicated to Mom and Dad

This photo essay is my first long term photo project.  It is dedicated to the two most amazing people on this planet.... my parents.  When my familiy first moved us out of the projects of Brooklyn NY to suburbs of New Jersey, they had very little money and three children to feed.  They wanted to give us all a better life and they saved up every penny they could to move to a nice community in New Jersey.  In order to make ends meet, my mother would craft jewelry while I would sell my old toys and baseball cards at the Englishtown Flea Market.  This not only helped us get by, but the experience brought us closer together as a family.  This expereince taught me all about work ethic and it proved that with determination and endurance, a family can survive the most trying of times. 

Thank you Mom and Dad.  Your hard work and endurance has been an amazing source of inspiration.