In Tulsa, this photojournalist makes time to talk to strangers – Poynter

A few years ago, Mike Simons walked and documented Tulsa’s 16-mile long Peoria Avenue one mile at a time.

“It changed the way I approach my job. Really, how I approach life,” said the Tulsa World staff photographer. “I fell in love with talking to strangers. Just seeing someone interesting, striking up a conversation and photographing them.”