Tampa Photography Blog

Photographer Jeff Sheng is humanizing the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy of the United States Military.

And he’s doing it without showing a face and without identifying the subject.

Sheng’s photo story speaks on a number of levels but what struck me first after seeing his collection was how powerful his portraits are despite being shot mostly from the neck down. He shows their struggle through fists and covered faces and turned backs. It takes talent to show emotion without using eyes or a mouth.

No matter what your stance is on the policy, I hope you’ll take the time to look at his images. Sheng has done a wonderful job telling the story through photos – and giving these soldiers hope that one day they can come out.

*Photo by Jeff Sheng*