The New York Times Book Review, Robin Lippincott
"As the title suggests, We the Homeless, Portraits of America's Displaced People, encourages the reader to identify with the book's subjects, emphasizing that the fastest growing category of displaced people comprises " the ones we don't notice because they don't look very different from us." One homeless man says, " after being self supporting, then finding yourself being one of those street people you see everyday and kind of avoid...you get a real tender outlook...you are walking in their shoes." Stephenie Hollyman's photographs succeed because they encourage the walk in those shoes. Most of the more than 150 black and white photographs portray children, who constitute a third of the homeless population. Ms. Hollyman also depicts the inhabitants of New York City's welfare hotels; homeless Vietnam veterans in front of the Vietnam Memorial; families sleeping four to a mattress in a shelter or living out of their cars; homeless Native Americans, and displaced elderly men and women. Most of the photographs have captions that describe the place and the people and often create striking and memorable narratives..."
The New York Times Book Review, Robin Lippincott
"Stephenie Hollyman worked for the United Nations for nearly a year as Chief of our Photo Unit....Ms Hollyman clearly has a good photographer's eye. She brought imagination and skill to the photos she took, even in challenging circumstances. She has been called upon to work long days, travel abroad and keep up with the Secretary General's very busy schedule and to bring creativity to mundane situations."
S. T. , Under Secretary General for Communications and Public Information, The United Nations
" On behalf of New York Women in Film & Television, I would like to thank you for participating in the panel "Digital Journalism: Changing the Face of Television. " The event was very insightful and memorable for the attendees. "
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G. L. , Executive Director, New York Women in Film and Television
"Stephanie Hollyman first came to Northwest Alaska in May , 1990 to document the region's Inupiat Ilitiquisiat program for the Ford Foundation. The program which strives to preserve traditional Inupiat ( Eskimo) culture and stresses values training as a means of coping with rapid westernization, was a winner of the Foundation's 1990 " Innovations in State and Local Government award" competition. From the start we were impressed with Stephenie's caring approach to the subject. Since then she has returned to the are on several occasions. Each time, she won the admiration and respect of local leaders, and most importantly our village elders.
Our elders are dear to us. They are a living link to the not so distant past where life was much harder, but in many ways, more simple. The oral traditions of the Inupiaq make it especially important that we listen to their stories, and while there is still time, preserve their images. We are confident that Stephenie brings a zeal and compassion to this project equal to our own. We at Maniilaq fully support her efforts to carry out this endeavor and hope others will join us in doing so. "
M. N. G. , president, Maniliiq Association
" During all the planning filming and editing, Stephenie was extremely knowledegable, skillful and professional as well as being an absolute pleasure to work with. All of us are very happy with the way " Safe Passage" came out. We hold Stephanie in high regard and strongly recommend her for any project that you may be considering. "
Captain J. J. R. , Port Everglades Pilot
...on the production of a thirty-minute video for The Port Everglade Harbor Pilots, called " Safe Passage"
"Painter, tugboat cook, Fulbright recipient, journalist, advocate for the homeless--Stephenie Hollyman is known and respected for her achievements in many fields, but none more so than photography. In recognition of this fact, the South Street Seaport Museum will mount a two-month exhibition of Hollyman's extraordinary images of the superstructures connecting Manhattan Island to the rest of New York and New Jersey. " Bridging New York" captures the immense beauty and strength of these structures---characteristics first observed by Hollyman as a cook aboard a New York City tugboat. .."
South Street Seaport Museum, New York City
