What Does Freedom Mean To You?

Following more than a year-long presidential campaign, it seemed that the word “freedom” was ever-present. Both political parties have tried to claim the word as their own, and each has very different definitions.

This project tries to answer the question “What does freedom mean to you?” A wide range of people throughout Laramie County were asked about their definition of the word, and each agreed to have a portrait taken.

Everyone got to choose where the portrait was taken and what they wanted to wear to ensure a completely unbiased approach to this project.

The takeaways of this project should be left up to each individual who reads the quotes and views the photos.

Milo Gladstein

Milo Gladstein is an award-winning photojournalist and Staff Photographer for The Wyoming Tribune Eagle Newspaper based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As photojournalists, it is our responsibility and privilege to be the eyes of a community. We have unique access to events and lives that might not be seen otherwise and sharing our images is part of our duty to the public.

Milo’s documentary work focuses on stories of human interest. He has done work spanning from drag shows to rodeos and is comfortable in every setting. One of his most notable projects is Roughstock: Raised For The Job about what it means to be a true cowboy in today’s society.

Milo dives deep into the people he covers, discovering what it means to be human through his work. Everyone has a story to tell, it’s all about finding the nuances of what makes us who we are while following our passions.

Milo has won third place in the International Photography Awards Professional competitive event category for his project Roughstock: Raised For The Job.