San Francisco woman gets photographer's old number. It changes both their lives
18 hours ago
- #legacy
- #photography
- #friendship
- Lauren Stevens received a work phone that kept getting calls and texts for 'Verndawg,' leading her to discover renowned photographer Wernher Krutein.
- Stevens and friends identified Krutein online, recognizing his iconic photo from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
- Their initial contact about forwarded messages evolved into a deep friendship, revealing Krutein's financial struggles and his fears for his archive.
- Stevens launched a GoFundMe that raised over $15,000 and created social media accounts (@Verndawgtales) to share his work and story.
- Krutein expressed that Stevens' support brought him 'out of the darkness,' highlighting the profound personal impact of their connection.