Documenting the Signs of South Bend

South Bend is a city that is forever changing, growing, and defining itself. We are surrounded by visual landmarks that make up the look and feel of South Bend. Every city has signage, but as we live our lives in a specific area, we start to associate these signs with memories, and they become something more than just signage for a business.

I feel that documentation is the most crucial aspect of my work. As time passes, we all have the opportunity to capture these moments and save them forever.

South Bend Signs has become a way for me to explore the city I live in, bring back memories, and document the current state of these unique signs in South Bend. You can follow along on Instagram: @south_bend_signs.

Document your life; you won't regret it.

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This post was written and photographed by Ryan Blaske, a filmmaker in South Bend. He is a co-creator of the documentary Big Enough, Small Enough - South Bend in Transition and has been featured on sites such as Adobe, Red Bull and The Washington Post. 

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