Philadelphia Photographer Uses Portraits To Help The City's Youth Feel Seen

CBS Philadelphia

January 21, 2025

As an artist, mentor and Philadelphia creative, Vernon Ray is usually behind the camera.

He founded the company Creative Mind Productions in 2006 after being incarcerated in his early 20s, and now uses his photography skills to give back to his community.

"It actually started with me drawing pictures," Ray said, but once he picked up his first camera, he quickly became known for highlighting Philadelphia's nightlife.

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