# In Focus: The Makings of a Storyteller with Brandon Stanton

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## Overview

Every portrait tells a story, and every photographer has the ability to capture that story. CreativeLive is excited to bring you Brandon Stanton, photographer and founder of the popular blog Humans of New York. Join Brandon as he shares what he has learned from the thousands of people he's interviewed and how they have shaped his storytelling.

## Instructors

### Brandon Stanton

Brandon Stanton is the creator behind the popular photo blog Humans of New York (HONY). After being fired from his job as a bond trader in Chicago, Brandon moved to NYC to create a photographic census of the city. The blog, started in 2010, features portraits of people in New York City along with snippets of conversations. Recently, Brandon has taken the blog abroad, featuring stories from around the world. He is also the author of 2 #1 New York Times Bestselling books, Humans of New York and Humans of New York: Stories. In his free time, Brandon likes to hang out with his girlfriend and dogs.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $29