I am a neighbor, teacher, artist, husband, mentor, director, friend, son, counselor, brother, confidant, uncle, student, father, and photographer. People inspire me. Their relationships with their surroundings, faith, cultures, each other, and themselves urge me to document and tell stories to inspire others.

My hope is that my work effectively represents youth culture and the urban community in a way that tells their stories, challenges perceptions, invites dialog, and spurs action.

Find me at: http://www.erikhoward.info