KAREN LIPPOWITHS

Documentary Photographer

the human condition

Documentary photography preserves moments of truth that define our shared human condition. It transcends mere aesthetics, serving as a visual record of social, political, and emotional reality. By focusing on everyday lives, struggles, and triumphs, I aim to create photographers that recount powerful narratives and evoke empathy, awareness, and reflection.  I offer an unfiltered lens into human experience. Through this medium, we are encouraged to see the world not just as it is, but as it affects those who live within it.

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“Trust is built in drops and lost in buckets." - Kevin Plank

May 21, 2025  --  Flint, MI.  --  The EPA officially lifted the Flint water emergency on Monday, declaring the water safe after nine long years. I visited Flint twice this week to see for myself.  

Residents remain deeply skeptical. The fear and frustration haven’t faded. Some still grapple with long-term illness. Many still use bottled water. Not one resident has seen a cent of the $626M settlement approved in 2021. The poverty rate persists at 34.4%. Flint may be declared clean, but the stubborn stain remains.

Flint, All Clear

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