Typewriter Repair Man, Jesse Flores
Here is an environmental and portraiture look at one of my favorite projects I shot, 'Typewriter Repair Man, Jesse Flores'.
The art of repairing type writers has come down to only a handful of shops within the U.S. Jesse Flores, who's typewriter repair shop still holds fort, is one of the last remaining repair shops.
Walk into the, what I think, is a museum of its own, brings so much history not only in the parts, but also in the room air. To many, it may look like clutter, but to me, its a perfect example of environmental photography at it's best. I told Jesse, "leave it the way it is, don't move a thing."
Sit down a few minutes with Jesse, and he'll tell you stories of his past clients, acclaimed writers, who's hands had struck old and vintage keys of the type writers repaired. Books we know off, had been born from those typewriters. He even showed me, one of his prized possession, 1890's Oliver Type Writer, still in great condition.
From the last time I saw Jesse, he has invited me to the retirement center where he loves to play bingo and dance. His son now runs the place.
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| October 2009 |
The art of repairing type writers has come down to only a handful of shops within the U.S. Jesse Flores, who's typewriter repair shop still holds fort, is one of the last remaining repair shops.
Walk into the, what I think, is a museum of its own, brings so much history not only in the parts, but also in the room air. To many, it may look like clutter, but to me, its a perfect example of environmental photography at it's best. I told Jesse, "leave it the way it is, don't move a thing."
Sit down a few minutes with Jesse, and he'll tell you stories of his past clients, acclaimed writers, who's hands had struck old and vintage keys of the type writers repaired. Books we know off, had been born from those typewriters. He even showed me, one of his prized possession, 1890's Oliver Type Writer, still in great condition.
From the last time I saw Jesse, he has invited me to the retirement center where he loves to play bingo and dance. His son now runs the place.
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