We all know I’m a sucker for a sweet pair of kicks, so when I saw Destinn walking down the street in those amazing Nikes with his friend Marley I pounced into action. Destinn also illustrates that army green and heather gray look great layered together.

Plus, I love it when subjects are willing to do what it takes to get an amazing shot. One of my favorite things to photograph in the background is the El. I’m always careful to obey the walk signs; the creepy body bag mannequins at the El stops around town and the City’s pedestrian awareness advertising campaign really makes it clear how dangerous it is to be in the street. I wanted to draw attention to that because I always take full precautions when I’m photographing people in the streets and always only when the walk sign is white (not flashing red).