John Free was a social documentary/street photographer who lived in Los Angeles. His photographic essays range from railroad tramps in California to automobile abstracts to London and Paris street life. John inspired photographers of all ages and skill levels for many years through teaching sold-out classes and workshops in street photography in Los Angeles, New York, Paris and London. Part stand-up and part evangelist, he spoke from the heart to inspire new generations of photographers.
John passed away on March 30, 2024
His book “End of the Line: Railroad Tramps of the Los Ángeles Freight Yards” is available through his website. johnfreephotography.com/book/