While living in South Louisiana, EJ picked up a hobby for photography. Initially, his passion allowed him to photograph the beautiful landscape, architecture, and culture of South Louisiana. When Elroy relocated back to the Dallas area in 2014 he began to document social movements in the city and documenting communities in both Texas and Louisiana.
Photo Essay: The Oak Cliff Documentary
The Oak Cliff Documentary is an ongoing black and white photo essay documenting the neighborhood of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas. The neighborhood is located in the southwestern part of the city and is one of the most historic and culturally important neighborhoods in the city. EJ’s work focuses on the culture and the stories of the residents who call Oak Cliff home.
(Read More about EJ’s work with The Oak Cliff Documentary in The Oak Cliff Advocate)
Images 2015 - 2020
2016 / Baton Rouge, Louisaina
Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas / 2016
Students pose for a portrait in South Oak Cliff (2016)
Oak Cliff, Dallas / 2017
Oak Cliff, Dallas
Pan African Connection in Oak Cliff
Pan African Connection in Oak Cliff / May 2017