100Strangers: 186 Kosa (Explored)

I find it useful to have a background in your mind before you approach a stranger. Luckily, through this project I have come to know Soho, London pretty well and as soon as I saw Kosa in Carnaby Street I knew exactly where I wanted to take her portrait.

 

Kosa, of Zambian origin, was out there taking pictures with her friends too but was kind enough to allow me to take a few portrait shots.

 

As it was a very hot morning, she dabbed the shine down and we got to take some pictures. I got her friend to hold the reflector which just gave some oomph to her not that she needed it.

 

One tip to get good expressions is to use the strangers friends (where possible). I got Kosa to look at hers which made her laugh and then got her to look back at the camera which still captured that energy.

 

Thanks so much Kosa for allowing me to take your portrait. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the

 

100 Strangers Flickr Group Page

 

Connect with me on instagram where my handle is @arnabkghosal

 

or visit my website

 

As always constructive criticism is appreciated.

 

 

 

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