Venice Beach in Black and White


A Michael Jackson impersonator and fortune teller dancing on the boardwalkA Michael Jackson impersonator and fortune teller dancing on the boardwalk

On any given day in Venice Beach, an endless number of fascinating faces and personalities stream by. Eventually, one finds themselves wondering about the different lives they lead. Recently, instead of letting them merely disappear from sight, we stopped, talked to and photographed hundreds of Venice locals and visiting passers-by. Here's a small sample of some of the most memorable characters. All photos by Michael L Jaffe.

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