Who Are We?  I’m Mike Ritter, a Boston photographer creating an American flag to ask this simple question.  Masked ICE agents and their actions representing our government beg this question.

Through shadow and light, anyone sitting in front of my camera can be fully anonymous, partially seen, or entirely revealed. With color, these portraits will become the stars and stripes of an American flag. Through words, we can share our American experiences – past, present, and anticipated.

When these portraits form an American flag, it will be both beautiful and disturbing. It will be a reflection of our hopes and fears harbored in our shared humanity and civic life.

I’m seeking citizens and immigrants representing diversity across race, age, gender, and political beliefs. I will not collect identifiable information on anyone who participates. If you’re interested and/or know of organizations that could help connect me with possible portrait subjects, please message me on Signal at WhoAreWe.79.  I look forward to discovering who we are with you.