Portraits of the homeless by photographer Lee Jeffries

In 2008, accountant and aspiring photographer Lee Jeffries came to London to participate in the marathon. The day before the marathon, he decided to take a walk around the city and take some photos. Not far from Leicester Square, he saw a homeless girl lying in a sleeping bag in a pile of Chinese food boxes. She noticed that he was taking pictures of her and started yelling at him. "I had a choice: turn around and leave or cross the street and apologize. I chose the latter."

This episode defined Jeffries' approach to photography and the theme of his work. He tries to make high-quality portraits, establishing relationships with each of those he photographs.

London, April 15, 2011.

Bolton, February 26, 2011.

Manchester, December 27, 2010.

Rome, July 13, 2008.

Skid Row, Los Angeles, October 19, 2008.

Skid Row, Los Angeles, October 21, 2008.

Manchester, August 8, 2010.

Skid Row, Los Angeles, March 4, 2009.

Bolton, May 15, 2008.

Las Vegas, August 10, 2008.

New York, September 19, 2008.

Manchester, August 14, 2010.

Skid Row, Los Angeles, October 19, 2008.

Skid Row, Los Angeles, October 19, 2008.

Manchester, January 9, 2011.

Rome, June 8, 2008.