Stranger 30/100 - Paul

I was walking around the neighborhood today, looking for things to shoot. With our recent rain storm that passed through, there were quite a few photo ops with drops. As I was making my way home, I spotted Paul walking his two German Shorthair Pointers on the opposite side of the street. We casually greeted each other and I decided right then that I wanted him to be part of my stranger portfolio.

 

He readily agreed and I asked if he wanted a shot with his dogs. That made it easier for me to get a good shot, because Paul is quite a bit taller than me. I found out that Paul lives just down the street from me. He was taking his dogs Baylee (on the left), and Sage to the park because they'd been cooped up all day. They needed some exercise and with the rain pretty much gone, it was a perfect day for it.

 

Paul works as a bathroom and kitchen remodeler. He's been working with his dad for several years who has been in business for about 30 years or so. They do most of their work in the local area.

 

After getting several shots, Paul stated, "I thought you were going to take one?" Yeah, well I needed to take several to make sure I got a good one. Actually, this shot was the last one I took of the three of them so I'm glad I took more than one. He even joked, asking me whether this was going to cost him $10.00 like down at the fair or other places that take photos. I assured him there were no strings attached and that I'd send him a copy of the shot to him.

 

Thanks for being part of my project Paul and it was very nice meeting you, Baylee and Sage today.

 

This photo is #30 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see photos taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page.

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