Sometimes my Orthodox landlord of 475 Kent stops by. Ostensibly looking for his rent check. He refuses to make it easy and go PayPal. He prefers a knock on the door and a paper check. It’s a ritual. He also refuses to be photographed, usually won’t let his eyes wander to my layout wall lest he sees something he shouldn’t see, and yet seems quietly fascinated by what I do. Sometimes both he and his wife come and they sit down and chat. I photographed his daughter’s wedding w medium format film about 6 years ago as part of my American family project and had incredible access. I gave him prints of course. Nachman and I are friends. He rarely speaks yet he told me once I had a good Jewish heart. I was raised Protestant. We live in totally different cultural worlds yet we do have a bond. Nachman also has come to love photo books and peruses whenever he can. It’s a good excuse to come looking for the rent check! Photo by @jmmitchem