Do you think these people were created equal after seeing these photos?

Humans, we’re a funny bunch. We’re quick to pit people against each other in tribes: liberal vs. conservative, poor vs. rich, old vs. young. But we often seem to overlook the fact that despite these seemingly obvious differences, we all still have the fundamental sameness.That’s what fascinated photographer Mark Laita, who decided to stand people…

Gang Member/Mafioso:


Fur Trapper/Woman with Dog:

Indigent Couple/Wealthy Couple:

Baptist Minister/Ku Klux Klan:

Fortune Teller/Executioner:

Debutante/Parolee:

Physician Assisted Suicide Patient/Holocaust Survivor:

Baptist Churchgoer/White Supremacist:

Ballerina/Boxer:

Amish Teenagers/Punk Teenagers:

Astronaut/Alien Abductee:

Polygamists/Pimp:

Marine/War Veteran:

Motorcycle Gang/Altar Boys:

French Chef/Short Order Cook:

County Fair Livestock Show Contestant/Cajun Man:

Bank Robber/Deputies:

Company President/Janitor:

Homeless Man/Real Estate Developer:

Skills

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Culture

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Culture

Canadian woman saves injured crow from rain gutter. Then the ‘gifts’ started coming.

Wholesome

Retired firefighter with PTSD builds fire engine ice cream truck to support first responders