Life in the great American west has long provided its residents with the freedom to embrace their independent ideals and way of life. Within the population of Los Angeles –burgeoning queen city of the west— different backgrounds, cultures, interests, and lifestyles are constantly coming, going, and developing.

To understand why this city is an easy home for so many, the city and its residents must be seen from the knowing eyes of an Angeleno. I Am Los Angeles is an online collection of documentary portraits that feature the first-hand experiences and stories of unique and intriguing personalities in Los Angeles.