Photographer Sal Patalano presents images created with a digital camera in natural light, without flash, converted to black and white and printed on aluminum panels through the dye-sublimation process. His artist statement describes a commitment to street portrait photography rooted in Florida’s busy streets, where he focuses on individuals often situated on the edges of society. He explains that his work seeks to document resilience, despair, and dignity among people facing substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness. Patalano emphasizes that the streets function as an open stage where privacy is limited, and his intention is to confront the realities that are frequently ignored. His statement underscores a goal of raising awareness, challenging indifference, and encouraging recognition of those considered unwanted. Through this approach, he aims to use photography as a witness to lived experience and as an effort toward fostering understanding, empathy, and a more inclusive society.