BY DAN O’NEAL

Featured in Vol 8, Issue 1: Jackson Grown

Weirdlooks is a documentary series where I use my creative ability to capture precious memories. As a photographer-filmmaker I capture real life situations in an effort to educate others about different perspectives on life. As life goes on somehow we continue to judge a book by its cover, but we’re all different and beautiful in our own ways.

Brandon Johnson

"People have a habit of comparing themselves to others — instead of finding their own voice. Never be afraid to let your own voice out."

UNKNOWN

"Always keep God first, and everything else will come to you — But you gotta have faith!"

Mark

“You are who you are, and so when you show up it’s good enough. "

Deshaundon

So you would tell me if I was to do anything in this world to choose my friends wisely?

Deshaundon: Hell yeah!

Carson C. Cole

“You know it’s cold out here, why you just chilling outside?”

Carson: “Yeah I know. I’m sitting out here because it makes me feel alive”

Gee Herron

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith Timothy 4:7”

What does that mean to you?

Herron: I didn’t want to give up, but during
those times that’s what got me through it”

Unknown

“I asked her; “Momma, you
worried?” Momma said, “Boy I’m more worried about you than me. I know where I’m going. What you gone do after I’m gone?”

Cory

“It means everything to me, just spending time with them — just let 'em know that I’m here anytime they need something they can always come to me, so I always try to make sure I find time with my kids.”

Dan O'Neal is a self taught photographer and filmmaker. He has the artistic ability to display beauty in unexpected places.

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