The photo essay ‘harlemlove‘ tries to analize the very ambiguous enviroment it is set in, Harlem, New York. Having spent three months living in this extrodinary neighborhood, I aimed to capture the stark contrasts of the form of everyday life that surrounded me. Going from prostitution, drug abuse, violence and poverty to solidarity, compassion, care and love, this series is supposed to reflect ‘the usual‘ which, to our eyes, seems so ‘special‘. Quotes from the subjects are intended to substitute titles whenever the images are being displayed.