While living in South Louisiana, EJ developed a passion for photography, capturing the region's stunning landscapes, architecture, and vibrant culture. After moving back to the Dallas area in 2014, he shifted his focus to documenting the predominantly Black and brown community of Oak Cliff, where his family had settled in the 1960s. EJ continues to dedicate his work to highlighting marginalized communities, particularly in Louisiana and Texas.
Photo Essay: The Oak Cliff Documentary
The Oak Cliff Documentary was an ongoing black and white photo essay documenting the neighborhood of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas between 2015 - 2021. 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 especially for the Black experience in North Texas.
(Read More about EJ’s work with The Oak Cliff Documentary in The Oak Cliff Advocate)
Images 2015 - 2020
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