the attorney*
* * * This picture is #024 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at 100 Strangers project
Story: Meet Allison. She is from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been a real estate attorney for about seven years now.
I ran in to Allison as I headed up Third Street on my way towards Market Street. Allison was walking in the other direction. What first drew my attention to Allison was her manner of walking. To a certain extent, I believe that how a person walks says a little bit about their disposition as well.
The best way I can describe her gait was that it was quite regal – deliberate, calm and steady. To see if her walk reflected her demeanor was what piqued my interest to ask Allison if she wanted to be part of my “Strangers’ Project”. She was also understatedly elegant in her sartorial attire, which I thought would come off well in a photograph.
Being busy as attorneys usually are, she was pressed for time and was only going to get her coffee. Nevertheless, she was indeed gracious (as I suspected) and gladly agreed to participate. I asked Allison why she chose to be an attorney. She replied that she wanted to help people. Although her actual job and what it entails does not seem to be what she expected (that at least is the sense that I got as I listened to her), I also sensed from what she was saying that she is still determined to continue in her noble desire of wanting to help people.
Allison, thanks for being so gracious to take the time out to participate in my “Strangers’ Project”. All the best to you as you endeavor to best implement your goals in life.
Side technical note:
The day was beautifully overcast; it had been raining a few days before so, the lighting was good (like having one big reflector) and the air was clean and crisp. I was also very keen to try out my new lens (23mm f/1.4) for my my X-Pro 1. It had a 3-stop ND filter, so that I could shoot wide open in the daylight. I’m still getting used to it.
EXPLORE-D (13 February 2014)
the attorney*
* * * This picture is #024 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at 100 Strangers project
Story: Meet Allison. She is from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been a real estate attorney for about seven years now.
I ran in to Allison as I headed up Third Street on my way towards Market Street. Allison was walking in the other direction. What first drew my attention to Allison was her manner of walking. To a certain extent, I believe that how a person walks says a little bit about their disposition as well.
The best way I can describe her gait was that it was quite regal – deliberate, calm and steady. To see if her walk reflected her demeanor was what piqued my interest to ask Allison if she wanted to be part of my “Strangers’ Project”. She was also understatedly elegant in her sartorial attire, which I thought would come off well in a photograph.
Being busy as attorneys usually are, she was pressed for time and was only going to get her coffee. Nevertheless, she was indeed gracious (as I suspected) and gladly agreed to participate. I asked Allison why she chose to be an attorney. She replied that she wanted to help people. Although her actual job and what it entails does not seem to be what she expected (that at least is the sense that I got as I listened to her), I also sensed from what she was saying that she is still determined to continue in her noble desire of wanting to help people.
Allison, thanks for being so gracious to take the time out to participate in my “Strangers’ Project”. All the best to you as you endeavor to best implement your goals in life.
Side technical note:
The day was beautifully overcast; it had been raining a few days before so, the lighting was good (like having one big reflector) and the air was clean and crisp. I was also very keen to try out my new lens (23mm f/1.4) for my my X-Pro 1. It had a 3-stop ND filter, so that I could shoot wide open in the daylight. I’m still getting used to it.
EXPLORE-D (13 February 2014)