Photographer Kike Arnal talked about his book In the Shadow of Power. Mr. Arnal originally came to Washington, D.C., to do a photo project on Washington's decaying library system. While he was there, he began to see a side of the capital city much different than that seen in tourist photos. The book documents poverty, drug abuse, AIDS, and prostitution in Washington. It also contrasts those images with photos of "official" Washington, including the monuments and people in power. In addition to still photography, Mr. Arnal has also produced 13 documentaries. He is originally from Venezuela.
Keywords
Photojournalism, Washington Politics, District of Columbia