Non-Profit | Lesley Nowlin Blessing

Back in 2005 I was given the assignment to capture "workers" in action for The State Theater Company's 'Nickel and Dimed', based on Barbara Ehrenreich's book about low-wage workers and their fight for economic stability. What I saw was the tiniest glimpse into their world of grueling, mundane work, focus, and a dedication to provide for themselves and their families. After this experience I spent a decade photographing many non-profits in Austin. Each place and its people opened my eyes to the simplicities of life and common decency that every person deserves.

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Sarah Waiting Tables

Chef and Owner, Austin Diner

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Cleaning at Radisson

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Morning Meeting

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Dry Cleaning

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Josephine

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Agatha

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Evelyn

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Wendy

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Maria

Austin, TX, 2008

Maria Hanging Laundry

Austin, TX, 2007

At Home with Family

Austin, TX, 2007

Alma

Alma with Family

Austin, TX, 2012

Untitled

Ann Richards School

Veggie Garden

Dance Class

Greetings

Sarah Waiting Tables

Chef and Owner, Austin Diner

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Cleaning at Radisson

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Morning Meeting

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Dry Cleaning

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Josephine

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Agatha

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Evelyn

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Wendy

Nickel & Dimed, Austin, TX, 2005

Maria

Austin, TX, 2008

Maria Hanging Laundry

Austin, TX, 2007

At Home with Family

Austin, TX, 2007

Alma

Alma with Family

Austin, TX, 2012

Untitled

Ann Richards School

Veggie Garden

Dance Class

Greetings