Andrew The Professor
Stranger 459 - Chelsey and Chris
When I asked if I might take her photograph, Chelsey agreed. She hesitated, when I suggested that we sit by the tower. I wondered if she might be worried about getting her clothes dirty and offered that she could sit on my jacket. Chelsey asked if it would take long. Not at all, I replied. With that reassurance, Chelsey sat down where I had indicated.
Chelsey was not travelling alone, I am pretty sure that she confirmed that she was with a group. Chelsey told me that she was travelling with her husband, Chris. As he approached, I introduced myself and explained what I was doing.
I think that Chelsey had told me that she is spiritual and artistic, perhaps she said creative. As I tried to take photos, I realised that the light wasn’t great in the spot that I had chosen for us to sit. I had taken some nice shots in the same spot on other occasions. Today the sun was too high in the sky. I asked if it would be OK to move round into the shade. Chelsey agreed.
After taking a few shots in the shade of the tower, I asked if Chelsey would like me to take a photo with Chris in it too. She called to Chris, who was about 10 yards away. He was pleased to be photographed with Chelsey.
I suggested where they might stand and they arranged themselves. Often when taking photos of couples or groups, I have to ask them to move in nice and close. This wasn’t necessary with Chelsey and Chris as they naturally fitted themselves together for the photo.
I liked the photos of the couple so much that I wondered if I might make one of them my project submission. I thought of this after we had shared goodbyes but I saw that Chris and Chelsey hadn’t gone far. I asked Chris if he would be happy to be part of my project too. He agreed with a smile.
Chris told me that he is a musician and a bar tender. He was in a Japanese band for two years and spent much time in Japan. Chelsey came with him for part of the tour and got fully involved. Now they are living in New York City. Part of the attraction of the city is the chance to develop Chris’ music. He is working on composing soundtracks.
I toyed with the idea of asking Chris if I might take some portraits of him too but the couple seemed to be relaxed on the grass and I decided to leave them in peace.
Thank you Chelsey and Chris for being part of my project. It was great to meet you today. Best wishes for the rest of your holiday and for your life back home.
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Stranger 459 - Chelsey and Chris
When I asked if I might take her photograph, Chelsey agreed. She hesitated, when I suggested that we sit by the tower. I wondered if she might be worried about getting her clothes dirty and offered that she could sit on my jacket. Chelsey asked if it would take long. Not at all, I replied. With that reassurance, Chelsey sat down where I had indicated.
Chelsey was not travelling alone, I am pretty sure that she confirmed that she was with a group. Chelsey told me that she was travelling with her husband, Chris. As he approached, I introduced myself and explained what I was doing.
I think that Chelsey had told me that she is spiritual and artistic, perhaps she said creative. As I tried to take photos, I realised that the light wasn’t great in the spot that I had chosen for us to sit. I had taken some nice shots in the same spot on other occasions. Today the sun was too high in the sky. I asked if it would be OK to move round into the shade. Chelsey agreed.
After taking a few shots in the shade of the tower, I asked if Chelsey would like me to take a photo with Chris in it too. She called to Chris, who was about 10 yards away. He was pleased to be photographed with Chelsey.
I suggested where they might stand and they arranged themselves. Often when taking photos of couples or groups, I have to ask them to move in nice and close. This wasn’t necessary with Chelsey and Chris as they naturally fitted themselves together for the photo.
I liked the photos of the couple so much that I wondered if I might make one of them my project submission. I thought of this after we had shared goodbyes but I saw that Chris and Chelsey hadn’t gone far. I asked Chris if he would be happy to be part of my project too. He agreed with a smile.
Chris told me that he is a musician and a bar tender. He was in a Japanese band for two years and spent much time in Japan. Chelsey came with him for part of the tour and got fully involved. Now they are living in New York City. Part of the attraction of the city is the chance to develop Chris’ music. He is working on composing soundtracks.
I toyed with the idea of asking Chris if I might take some portraits of him too but the couple seemed to be relaxed on the grass and I decided to leave them in peace.
Thank you Chelsey and Chris for being part of my project. It was great to meet you today. Best wishes for the rest of your holiday and for your life back home.
You can view more portraits and stories by visiting The Human Family