the architect*
* * * This picture is #017 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at 100 Strangers project
Story: Meet Jae. She’s originally from the Inland Empire (California) and now resides in Los Angeles where she is into her third year in Architecture.
I originally walked by her as I was headed somewhere else. But as I walked away, I thought to myself, "there's a young woman that seems to have it together". She gave me this impression because she looked quite calm and composed standing by herself not seeming to be doing anything in particular (few people can be so at ease when they are alone).
As that thought crossed my mind, I realized that she would make a great "stranger" for my project, so I doubled back and invited her to participate. Jae was a good sport and agreed. As I usually do, I did a mini-interview of her and then took a few shots.
One of the questions I asked her regarded her sartorial aesthetic sense; she was smartly dressed. Interestingly enough, the way that she was dressed at that moment was not her usual way of dressing. She only dressed in that fashion because she had to wear the designs of the place where she was employed. She actually prefers dressing in a different manner. If I understood her correctly, she likes to frequent vintage clothing stores. Besides listening to music by Animal Collective, she also likes photography. It comes as no surprise that architectural structures are among her favorite subjects.
Although I took several shots of Jae, I posted this one because her gaze here reflects that perceptive way of looking at reality that architects have a unique way of doing. I'm glad that I asked her to take off her sunglasses!
Jae, thanks for participating in my 100 strangers project. I hope that you like the photograph. Cheers!
FRONT PAGE EXPLORE-D (16 July 2012)
the architect*
* * * This picture is #017 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at 100 Strangers project
Story: Meet Jae. She’s originally from the Inland Empire (California) and now resides in Los Angeles where she is into her third year in Architecture.
I originally walked by her as I was headed somewhere else. But as I walked away, I thought to myself, "there's a young woman that seems to have it together". She gave me this impression because she looked quite calm and composed standing by herself not seeming to be doing anything in particular (few people can be so at ease when they are alone).
As that thought crossed my mind, I realized that she would make a great "stranger" for my project, so I doubled back and invited her to participate. Jae was a good sport and agreed. As I usually do, I did a mini-interview of her and then took a few shots.
One of the questions I asked her regarded her sartorial aesthetic sense; she was smartly dressed. Interestingly enough, the way that she was dressed at that moment was not her usual way of dressing. She only dressed in that fashion because she had to wear the designs of the place where she was employed. She actually prefers dressing in a different manner. If I understood her correctly, she likes to frequent vintage clothing stores. Besides listening to music by Animal Collective, she also likes photography. It comes as no surprise that architectural structures are among her favorite subjects.
Although I took several shots of Jae, I posted this one because her gaze here reflects that perceptive way of looking at reality that architects have a unique way of doing. I'm glad that I asked her to take off her sunglasses!
Jae, thanks for participating in my 100 strangers project. I hope that you like the photograph. Cheers!
FRONT PAGE EXPLORE-D (16 July 2012)