In this way, the work is a timeless, compelling visual diary that transcends the era in which it was shot.
He manages to expertly insert himself into their world, capturing the joy, heartbreak, insecurity, and self-confidence that peppers adolescence. Szabo's photography is a reflection of the teenage experience. So I became more inclusive of all students in my school and established relationships that resulted in trust and respect that many successful teachers have.” “As I photographed my students I sensed they liked my attention and it made them feel important. “The camera helped me to approach and connect with my students both in and out of class,” Szabo writes via email. Szabo, who had studied photography at the Pratt Institute, used his craft as a coping mechanism to bridge the gap between himself and his students. It was here, starting in 1972, that he turned his camera on his students, documenting these pivotal years. The acclaimed photographer, whose work is part of the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and MoMA, worked for over 25 years as a teacher at Malverne High School on Long Island.
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