Created Equal (36 photos)
In her photo book “Created equal” (“Created Equal”) Lithuanian-born photographer Mark Laita from Detroit shows the diversity of humanity in general and Americans in particular. Mark worked on this photo project for 8 years, shooting in 48 different states. Each diptych of — a separate complete idea that makes the viewer seriously think about life on earth and about himself. The world is multifaceted, and it is important for everyone to find their place in it. 
1. Astronaut / Abducted by aliens, 2003/2005
2. Beauty Contest Winner / Stripper 2000/2002
3. Homeless / Developer, 2002/2005
4. Little Boxer / Retired Boxer, 2002/2002
5. Ballerina / Boxer, 2002/1999
6. A resident of the American South / Hasid, 2002/2007
7. Ballerina / Truck Driver 2002 / 2004
8. Little ballerina / Exotic dancer, 2003 / 1999
9. Street gang member / Mafiosi, 2006/2006
10. Bodybuilder / Amish, 2006/2004
11. Marine Corps Soldier / Veteran, 2002/2004
12. Baptist Church member / Racist prisoner, white supremacist, 2004/2003
13. Homeless / Real Estate Agent, 2004 / 2004
14. Drug Dealer / Drug Addict, 2001 / 2004
15. French Restaurant Chef / Street Food Chef, 2006/1999
16. Fitness Model / Cardiac Surgery Patient 2002 / 2005
17. Bank robber / Cops, 2000/2000
18. Model demonstrating lingerie / Fat lady in "grace", 2006/2007
19. Vegetarian / Butcher, 1999 / 2004
20. Rodeo Member / Rock Musician, 2006/2007
21. Young man with boombox / Beach man, 1999 / 2002
22. Auto mechanic / Etiquette teacher, 2000/2007
23. Company President / Cleaner, 2006/2004
24. Baptist Minister / Member of the Ku Klux Klan, 2002/2002
25. Newlyweds / "Old-timers of marriage", 2004 / 2004
26. Dishwasher / Café Visitor, 2004 / 2003
27. A visitor to a beauty salon / A man in curlers, 2005 / 2004
28. "Sunburner" / Bather, 2007 / 2007
29. Amish Teens / Punk Teens 2004/2004
30. Trapper / Lady with a dog, 2003/2004
31. Livestock Show Exhibitor / Louisiana Crocodile Hunter
32. Northerners / Nudists, 2004 / 2005
33. Poor / Wealthy, 2004 / 2004
34. Bikers / Sunday School Students 2004/2005
35. Mariachi Musicians / The Elvis Presley Lookalikes, 2002/2000
36. Polygamist / Pimp, 2004/2003
