Katie - [Stranger 225]

Coming to the end of 2 weeks off work, I wanted to make the most of my last few days and keep the momentum going on my 100 strangers project. Today I visited Cambridge again.

 

I noticed Katie, particularly her shock of fantastic red hair. She was walking along at quite a pace and I was reluctant at first to ask her to be part of my project as I don't like to disturb people if they are busy or in a hurry to get somewhere. I'm glad that I did ask as I found out that Katie was on her day off from being a graphic designer.

 

Katie is from nearby St. Ives but was out in Cambridge for the day. We moved to this nearby alleyway whilst I set up my lightstand and softbox Katie told me she too was interested in photography and used it in her day to day work. The pressure was on for me as making another photographers portrait can be a little daunting.

 

I asked Katie what advice she would give her younger self?

 

"I love looking after people, my loved ones but I would say don't be afraid to put yourself first now and again. Look after yourself too.

 

I tired myself out and have had a few health problems over the past year as a result. I am better now and have recovered. In fact, had you asked me a few months ago to make my portrait, I would have said no thanks but now, you have given me a real boost and its brightened my day having had my photograph taken!"

 

Obviously Katie and I's meeting today was a brief encounter only for a few minutes but I got a sense of a strong character and attitude (in a good way) from Katie. I think this shows in her portrait too.

 

Thank you Katie!

 

 

This is included in the group 100 strangers:

 

www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/pool/

 

This is included in the Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

 

www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/

 

 

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