Amy and Katie Gray – Depression, Anxiety, and Photography

Amy Gray (17) interviews her sister Katie Gray (24) about her mental illnesses, their affect on her life, and how she has used photography to cope.

"Each time you go out [on the JR], you see very different things based on your experience, level and just interests."

Microbiologist Jason Sylvan has sailed on JOIDES Resolution for three expeditions - each time, packing his camera and tripod. Jason shares how he captures photos to convey the work done on the ship, along with personal aspects of collecting photos...

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Fred Jones and Rachel Schmidt

Rachel Schmidt (41) sits down with her father, Fred Jones (79), to ask him about his young adult years. Fred shares stories from his time studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology and from his time serving in the U.S....

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Jaroslaw Piekalkiewicz and Ellen Piekalkiewicz

Ellen Piekalkiewicz (58) interviews her father, Jaroslaw Piekalkiewicz (95), about his experiences as a World War II refugee and a member of the Polish unit of the British Armed Forces. They also talk about their home in Lawrence, Kansas, where...

When a Camera is Man's Best Friend

Brenden Jankowski gives us an inside look into what life is like as an amateur photographer and his experiences with just him and his camera.

John Suarez talks to Evan Faulkenbury about his life experiences

John Suarez starts by discussing his childhood and growing up in New York state. He talks about his experiences in the 1960s and 1970s. Suarez talks about learning to listen and avoid being judgmental. He discusses work and family around...

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Adrienne Scott-Ellis and Thomas Szalay

Friends Adrienne Scott-Ellis (53) and Thomas Szalay (67) talk about their connection to education and visual storytelling. They also talk about photography, family, and historical moments.

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Joey Luau and Carol Velazquez

Mentor Joey Luau (24) and her mentee, Carol Velasquez (17), discuss growing up in the different neighborhoods of Los Angeles. The two recall the similarities between their communities, their fears and how they are making photography work for them.

Ed Pedi and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Award-winning professional photographer Ed Pedi shares his life story, from growing up in Chelsea with his 7 siblings to his passion for photography, traveling the globe by motorcycle, and the lessons that he learned.

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Sharon Bloemendaal and John Bloemendaal

Spouses Sharon Bloemendaal (80) and John "Jack" Bloemendaal (80) share a conversation about their upbringing in Iowa, what brought them to Rochester, New York, and the things they value most in life.

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Sally Winslow and Roy Sowers

Friends Sally Wood Winslow (72) and Roy Sowers (69) share a conversation about how they met, the arts in Rochester, and the High Falls Art Gallery.

Immigration Stories: Anonymous 25 – "I take the position like this – it doesn't matter where I am, it's anywhere is better than Russia."

Anonymous 25 is from Russia and has been living for long periods of time in other cities throughout the world. Landing in Malta has been both a challenging and wonderful experience. She is a resident and birthed her daughter in...

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Stephanie Scott-Huffman and Michelle Scott-Huffman

Spouses, Stephanie Scott-Huffman (51) and Michelle Scott-Huffman (50), sit down for a conversation about their work in ministry, their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and navigating their lives as empty nesters.

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Greta Reed and George Fong

Greta Reed (83) interviews her friend, George Fong (84), about his escape from Communist China to Hong Kong where he eventually landed in Brazil and then the United States. George and Greta remember George's wife, Wilma.

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Ray Stephens and Summer Cody

Summer Cody (22) talks to new friend Ray Stephens (76) about a person who Ray met during a 2012 blizzard and how that person changed Ray's life.

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John Sroufe and Diane DiSanto

John Sroufe (74) speaks with his wife, Diane DiSanto (74), about his time as a photographer in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. John expresses his moral qualms about serving in the military, recalls his initial resistance to...

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Daisy Lynton and Deidad Vega

Friends Daisy Lynton (71) and Deidad “Enid” Vega (57) share a conversation about Daisy’s life growing up in Panama, how she came to the US, her work as a nurse, and her time living in Germany, El Paso, and Georgia,...

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Pamela Jennings and Wyatt Jennings

Pamela Jennings (57) shares a conversation with her father, Wyatt Jennings (88), about Wyatt’s upbringing on a tobacco farm in Virginia, his time in the armed services, his experience working as an automotive technician, and about the businesses he owned.

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Gerald King and Manuela Velasquez

Gerald "G-Ride" King (45) sits down with Storycorps facilitator Manuela Velasquez (23) to discuss his career as a visual and musical artist, as well as the importance of storytelling.