On Monday, photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark passed away in New York City.  Over the course of her 40 year career, Mark photographed everyone from street kids to circus performances to mental patients to celebrities.  Along the way, she produced some unforgettable images and influenced generations of future photographers.  As you can see in the photographs below, it didn’t matter who Mary Ellen Mark was photographing.  Whether it was a celebrity or a teenage prostitute, Mark photographed them all with the same compassion and dignity.  You can view more of her work here.  Mary Ellen Mark, RIP.