Writer/Photographer Gineve Lynnara Rudolph's unique and moving "Photo-Graphic" essay depicts the beauty and hardships of the early 21st Century in urban America.

These striking images, and the messages of hope hidden within them, offer a glimpse into the heart of a country struggling in the grips of a recession, as well as the enduring human spirit of its people and their capacity for joy amidst great adversity.

Shot in 5 cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, and San Diego.