Through The Lens To Lift Voices: Photographer Andy Ramirez

Andy Ramirez(Andy Ramirez)(Aired Weds 10/09/24)Andy Ramirez is a documentary photographer here in Chattanooga.From protests to punk concerts, he uses still photography to - quote - “tell the stories of others in the hopes of better understanding my own.”A Latino who grew up in this city, Andy is one of the local artists working with community members in the Rossville Boulevard Corridor Art and Climate Project at ArtsBuild.I spoke with him about his photography, the project - and his work for homeless services for the City of Chattanooga.“Insight” - taken by Andy Ramirez and on display at the Chattanooga Airport.(Andy Ramirez)“Insight” - taken by Andy Ramirez and on display at the Chattanooga Airport.(Andy Ramirez)Our thanks to Lily Sanchez at La Paz Chattanooga for arranging this conversation.