When Devin Allen says that photography saved his life, he means it in a very real sense. He describes himself as ‘the oddball walking around with a camera’ in his home of West Baltimore. A 26-year-old amateur photographer with aspirations to make a career out of his work, he has become a viral sensation. His images of protests in Baltimore have amassed thousands of likes and have been shared by international media organizations around the world, including landing the cover of Time magazine.
With some serious credentials on his resume, he’s hoping to in turn inspire young artists in his community to find their own paths away from the streets. Watch his inspiring conversation with filmmaker Eric Becker and learn more about his perspective shooting the events in Baltimore.
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