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¿Cuántas veces has tomado una foto y extraños siempre aparecen en ella? ¿Cuántas veces has sido tú parte de alguna foto de algún extraño? Tal vez de una foto artística, o de simple relleno de fondo. A veces simplemente es bueno ser un extraño.
Frederique (stranger 40)
Even as a custom specialist you need a break every now and then. Just leave the store, have a smoke and check your cell phone. A custom specialist? Then you help the customers choose a tailor-made suit and ensure that such a suit fits well, not only in terms of shape, but also in terms of color and cut. If necessary, adjust the length and secure the correct length with pins. Hence the pincushion on Frederique's sleeve. Frederique was sitting outside on a staircase when I took a photo of her. She was fine with it and started laughing kindly. Thanks Frederique.
This is the 40th photo of my 4th round of the 100strangers project. I enjoy doing it, that's why it's the 4th round.
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While I was taking a break after a long walk around the Duomo area of Milan, I made an eye contact with Alessandro, who was sitting on the sidewalk taking a break too.
Alessandro was holding his big Canon camera and it felt really natural having a talk.
Alessandro is a freelance photographer original from Sicily and currently living in Milan; I explained the 100strangers project and Alessandro agreed to pose, telling me how weird it is be on the other side of the lens!
Alessandro told me about his social/anthropological project, documenting the modern hippies around the globe.
It was such a pleasure having a talk with such a humble and deep guy.
Thank you Alessandro, it was an honor meeting you: wish you all the best!
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This picture is #113 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group.
I liked the tribal vibe of her head dress, braids, and cool necklace, so I approached her as my next potential stranger candidate. Once I began speaking with her, there was something that struck me as vaguely familiar. I asked her if I the two of us had ever met before, and to her knowledge we had not. It wasn’t until she told me her name, Ivy, that I finally recalled our first meeting.
I first photographed Ivy two years ago, and she would have been my 62nd stranger. On that particular day I was searching for strangers in a staging area of a parade that was about to commence. Amongst all of the costumed parade participants I found myself drawn to a young woman dressed in a forest nymph type of outfit. Her costume consisted of all types of viney foliage and all of her exposed skin was covered with green body paint…hence her name Ivy was entirely appropriate and memorable. Unfortunately that image did not turn out very well for a whole host of reasons, so I decided to shelve it and not use it in my project. Double unfortunately is that the image was lost when my hard drive failed shortly after our first shoot, so I cannot share it now. Chalk that up as another lesson and reminder to regularly back up your hard drive.
I’ve been mentally struggling to figure out what to do with this street portrait with regard on how it fits into the realm of this whole 100 Strangers project thing I do. Is Ivy a stranger or not? In our first meeting, Ivy was entirely consumed with the parade preparation, so our encounter was very short and curt as she probably regarded me as a nuisance (one of the reasons the portrait was not good). Beyond exchanging names, there was virtually no personal interaction shared. In fact, after I explained our first encounter to Ivy, she still had no recollection of me or the shoot. So although our paths briefly crossed years ago, we know nothing about one another and are essentially still strangers.
On the flip side of that coin, as a moderator of the 100 Strangers Group I would probably take issue with the story that I just relayed. As a group of moderators, we work hard to keep submissions to the group within the guidelines and spirit in which the group is built upon. We believe that this ‘purity of spirit’ is one of the keys to the group’s success and is appreciated by a majority of the members. So even though it is the thinnest of threads that connect Ivy and I, second encounter portraits are a fundamental no-no within the premise of the group. Sure, I could have neglected to tell this story of our first encounter and no one would be the wiser, but honestly I am not so desperate to have my images viewed that I need to resort to deception.
That said, this portrait of Ivy is too good to pass on again. As I've grown doing this project, it has become rare that I do not use a portrait that I have made. This image represents an opportunity to get back a lost opportunity portrait from the earlier days of my street portrait journey. Therefore, my resolution is that I am not going to post this image in the 100 Strangers Group pool, but I am going to include this portrait of Ivy in my ongoing project as my 151st stranger. After all, Ivy was a total stranger the first time our paths crossed and for all intent and purpose, she was still a stranger during this most recent encounter. It just took me 708 days and 89 additional stranger portraits before I finally got the portrait of Ivy I wanted.
I ran into Gary while visiting Scotty's Castle in Death Valley. He and a few friends were touring the area on their motorcycles. I approached Gary as I saw him sitting on this bench in what looks like an old gas station. We had a good talk about the area and about England (my accent still gives me away :).
Thanks Gary for being a part of my 100 Strangers Project. You can find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
I wanted to photograph my 198th Stranger, Karissa, long before I even saw her face.
Mrs. Paco and I, along with a few friends, had squeezed into a jam-packed drinking establishment for a cold libation during our recent Sunday afternoon pub crawl. We were lucky enough to locate a small vacant table in the back corner of the tavern where we could sit and enjoy our brews. As we sat there, through the rowdy horde I spotted the young lady with the colorful shoulder tattoo standing at the bar. My stranger senses were suddenly at high alert although I had only seen her from behind and had not yet viewed her face. Pursuing a blind stranger portrait in such a raucous atmosphere seemed ill advised at best, but the little voice inside of my head could not let it go. Therefore I informed my companions that I was about to make a wild stab at a stranger portrait, and off I went. It was so crowded that it took no small effort to elbow my way to the bar and then get my prospective model’s attention. Once I did, two wonderful things occurred. Firstly, I finally saw her face, and I immediately knew my stranger senses were spot on. Secondly, she was totally game for a portrait.
Trying to make a clean portrait in this loud, chaotic, and crowded environment was bordering on insanity. Fortunately, the table where my group was seated was located along a back wall that included a large glass block window, so my backdrop and light source were ready-made. Now that I had a great model and the necessary supporting elements, making it all come together in these shoulder-to-shoulder confines was still shaping up to be a challenge. I managed to get Karissa posed and then I cleared a narrow line of sight through the crowd so that I could photograph her. We still had her group of friends, my group of friends, and throngs of other bar patrons carousing just outside of frame. Despite the world of distractions surrounding us, once I lifted the camera to my eye, all of the noise and the chaos seemed to melt away as Karissa and I connected to make this portrait.
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Keith is #041 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page.
I stopped at the park to admire some beautiful light coming in through some golden yellow trees, as the fullness of fall is just now here in Northern California. I saw Keith talking to two other men in the courtyard of the restrooms and before I knew what was happening the Stranger question came out of my mouth. The conversation was over and the other two men were dispersing so Keith was the only one left to answer the question. He said yes and I asked him to move into more light. We talked a little bit about the project and Keith seemed to be very comfortable being photographed.
Keith is from San Jose and has worked for the Santa Clara County parks and recreation department for 30 years. He is concerned about global warming as it affects his job and he has noticed small changes creeping up over the decades. He has a soft velvety voice and a quiet and compassionate demeanor. On a technical note, I think I am either getting more particular or my still-new-to-me Tamron lens is not auto focusing where I want as I think the focus is best at his hairline/forehead and not at his eyes as I wanted.
I met Yumi in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey. As she headed my way, I asked if it would be OK to take her photo. Yumi told me that she is on her last day in Glastonbury, she had come for two days. Her next stop is Cardiff, then Belfast and Dublin.
We met in an open part of the grounds and Yumi happily walked with me to the Lady Chapel, so that we could get some shots out of the direct, late morning, sun.
Back in Japan, Yumi is a student, studying religion. She mentioned Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism. Yumi has a particular interest in Celtic religions and is enjoying Glastonbury. Also in Japan, when not studying, Yumi enjoys working in an Irish Pub. She is looking forward to visiting Ireland. Then she will have a chance to experience the real thing.
After we had parted and I reviewed the photos, I wondered if Yumi might have some input regarding which image I should upload. She was nearby, so I asked her if she would like to take a look at the pictures.
After looking at a couple, she laughed and said "you choose". Whilst it was not the response that I was looking for, I smiled. It was not the first time that subjects had shown amusement at the photos that I had taken. My strangers 004 and 005 cracked up with laughter at the first photos that I took of them. Eventually I managed to get images of which they approved. In contrast with that occasion, at least this time, Yumi was happy for me to pick my one of my own choosing.
Thank you Yumi for letting me take your photo today. It was good to meet you. Best wishes for the rest of your trip.
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I love photographing rough & tough looking characters. So when I saw Jim (who would become my 167th stranger) walking my way, I knew immediately that I desired to include him in my project. Of course half of the challenge in this type of encounter is approaching someone who is such an imposing figure. That said, my experience over the years is that although a person may have a tough façade, if you approach them with respect and kindness typically they will respond in kind. This was the case with Jim. He was actually quite soft-spoken, but he acted as a gentleman and readily agreed to a portrait. The location where we initially met was deep in shadow, so we walked and talked together (along with his wife and small child) in search of a little better lighting situation. During our short chat I learned that Jim is 59 years old. “Wow”, I responded, ”I could only wish that I have your level of fitness at 59.”
One observation I would like to make about this portrait is Jim’s crossed arm pose. Obviously I wanted to showcase Jim’s physique, so I thought it might be effective to have him pose in this manner. That said, I felt a little trepidation going this route because in the past I’ve asked some of my other models to use the crossed arm pose, and I usually end up getting really frustrated with it. Anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of body language knows that crossing ones arms is often a sign of closed mindedness and annoyance, and I have found that this pose often (but not always) turns out to be unflattering making a model’s body look closed and smaller. However, I think Jim pulls it off perfectly. With his with broad shoulders and a no-nonsense persona, I believe this pose only serves to portray Jim as an even more formidable force.
How does that old Jim Croce song title go? …’Don’t Mess Around With Jim’. I sure as hell wouldn’t. (but I would ask him for a portrait)
Check out the rest of the stranger street portraits in my project at Paco's 100 Strangers Project and find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page.
Faisal was carring a bag which seemed to be very heavy. I had the same way (we have been on a bridge), so i asked him if he needs some help. He was very grateful. And believe me, it was not just looking heavy ! I wonder how he was able to carry it by his own.
He told me that he is from Ghana and the bag contains a tree cutting machine, sent by his family.
Before we went apart i made some shots and promised to send him via mail.
The focus is unfortunately not perfect, also i should have chosen an aperture of f1.8 or more. Now too late, but still happy with the result and much more about the fact that i helped him !
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This picture is #19 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Was visiting family in Mumbai, India for a short vacation last month. The incessant but necessary rains really dampened a lot of plans making general travel within the city challenging - especially with the traffic. But still had the odd opportunity to walk around seeking strangers for the project. The next few encounters are, in no particular order, from my Mumbai days.
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Meet Khushi.
I was actually lucky to run into Khushi, as I was hanging out at a Starbucks in Bandra, a posh and happening hub of the city. For some reason when I saw her I kind of had a feeling that she was a creative/performing artist - almost certain that she was an actress. Turns out am right quite right, Khushi, is professional singer and but actually already quite a star on the ascent. In fact she was at Starbucks in connection with discussing a upcoming project.
It would be quite safe to say that Khushi is an versatile artist with various creative accomplishments already under her belt. As a performer, she has rocked numerous high profile stage shows with the biggest names in the Bollywood industry. In fact recently she opened shows for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s Da-bangg tour with her terrific singing performances. Undoubtedly the young lady is extremely beautiful - but viewing her performances online one can safely conclude she has been blessed with abundant talent as well. A wonderful voice, and a great performer Khushi can definitely hold the stage and make it fun. It also helps that she is an amazing dancer, having been a part of the renowned Shiamak Davar’s group. What is more – she has formally learned theatre in Los Angeles, where she shuttles to back and forth from Mumbai. As a actor, she has already performed in a Telugu (regional Indian language) movie and numerous commercials/ad films as the opportunity arises. She greatly respects good work and is willing to venture without saying no to work. Khushi actually is a shortened form of "Khushnum" which translates to happiness and undoubtedly matches her ability to spread joy through her talent.
Besides her love for singing and also dancing, Khushi loves sports including swimming, badminton and especially "box cricket" - a form of cricket pretty much in a smaller playing arena called the "box". Her fondest memories revolved around all the times she spent with her parents - sadly both her parents died when she was very young so treasures those memories. When I asked about her favorite quality she matter of fact stated it was her simplicity. She opined that people are needlessly pretentious and always obsessed with outwardly appearances. In fact it was really refreshing to see her humility - doing these pics with a aspiring photographer on a street, taking instructions, and infusing her own ideas to contribute to a better result (seeing her pictures online she clearly knows how to model).
As we stepped out for a few clicks, she was initially a little unsure given the many staring eyes on the street. But in a few minutes she completely took it in her stride, just amp-ed up the attitude and pretty much rocked the session. In hindsight, I feel maybe I could have done even more to do her justice, but I guess each time its a learning experience.
Thank you Khushi for all your time and trust doing these pictures despite being in a rush and being such a great sport in this random set-up. It was great making your acquaintance and I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to photograph a star like you. as much as I would love to do this in a more planned manner in the future - it definitely seems unlikely since I am sure with your talent you will only go from strength to strength.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
Verity is the girlfriend of Hector, my stranger 540. They met on a water sports holiday in Morocco. Both had been at university in Oxford. The couple had also been to Croatia together; starting in Split, they had enjoyed visiting the islands.
It had been Hector that I had spotted first. Having photographed three young ladies in a row, I had been looking for a male subject. Having made portraits of him it seemed good to photograph the couple together and then to see if Verity would be a willing participant of my project too.
Verity agreed with a smile. Both were pleased to make portraits and it was clear that they appreciated the encounter as much as me when we exchanged goodbyes and words of thanks.
Mostly I use a prime lens for my project photos. Today, I was using a 28-75mm zoom, just for a change. I had it wide open at f/2.8 for my photos of Hector. I closed it a couple stops for my photos of the couple – to ensure that they were both in focus. When I switched to Verity, I didn’t open it up again but I liked the resulting image anyway.
Thank you Verity and Hector for being part of my project it was great to meet you both.
You can view more portraits and stories by visiting The Human Family
Rose is Sven's husband (stranger 52) the owner of The Tattoo Parlour in Hastings. She was sitting outside with him and a friend, who you can see in the reflection (David, stranger 54), smoking, but didn't want her picture taken. Sven persuaded her to, so thank you Rose for letting me take it. She doesn't do the tattooing herself, but helps to run the shop. She and Sven have run the shop for 26 years.
Rose is part of my project to photograph 100 strangers www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/
This is also another submission to the Human Family Group - for more photographs, see: www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/
This picture is #47 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Alisa
I met this stunning young lady during our short stay in Venice where she was working at a juice bar, and I had stepped out to buy a quick lunch. Even through the crowded streets of Venice and despite her being behind the serving counters, her striking personality was so easy to spot. I was slightly hesitant but when I did venture in and made my request she agreed to do a few pictures since it was a quiet afternoon and she may have been on a break. We stepped out but in close vicinity of the store while her colleague manned the store.
Besides her obvious beauty and unique personality what struck me most as we chatted was her almost refreshing childlike vibe, her chilled attitude and her almost impish personality and smile. She somehow exuded a simple innocence that is so rare to see and with a effortless elegance. Alisa is from Latvia and born to Russian parents and has been in Venice for few years. She will be commencing school soon planning to learn Russian. One of the things I observed was her way of living in the present and not thinking far ahead - almost nonchalant and matter of fact.
She enjoys spending quality time with her friends and with her cat, and watching musicals Her favorite quality of herself, after some thinking, was her kind hearted nature and her tendency to put others above self. Her fondest memories are around the times she spent with her companions when they arrived and worked together.
I did convey to her that she reminded me so much of a younger version of Princess Diana -which unsurprisingly she has been told before as well.
Thank you Alisa for being such a wonderful "model" - it was indeed a pleasure making your acquaintance and I wish you a lot of success. Special thanks to your colleague as well.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
I have been lurking in this group for a very long time and finally decided to pull the trigger.
Meet Taryn. She is a graduate student at the university where I work. Her sense of style is what attracted me to her and prompted me to ask her to be a part of this project.
Her favorite color is red and her childhood dream job was to be a private investigator.
Thank you Taryn for being my first stranger!
This picture is 001 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
Hello, this is LAURA, she studies Literature in My city... and she was waiting for her friend.
I took this picture yesterday, (I re-started with the project after more than a year, (but i have continued to follow this fantastic Group.)
I was walking in the center of my city with my reflex during my lunch time, with the idea to start again with the project, she was setting alone in a bar and she immediately attracted my attention, i'm not so brave, and i didn't ask her the possibility to take some pictures, but then she left the bar, and stopped beside me...
I was a little embarrassed, but i didn't want to lose the opportunity to take her portrait, so i asked her and i explained the project, she kindly accepeted with a big smile but a little embarrassed too....
I asked her to follow me in the shadow, for a better shot...
I like this portrait, but i'm not very happy about the background.....
Here how i met Laura....
Thanks to All.... and see you soon....
(Excuse me, for my bad English....)
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This picture is #2 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
To enjoy in XXL LARGE (What I always recommend) - H E R E
f5.6 − 1/160 - ISO100 - No Flash - Nikon D800 - Carl Zeiss 50mm
I took this picture while walking around my neighborhood in Philadephia. It was inspired by a B&H tutorial that referenced Uta Barth's work, who often utilizes soft focus.
As I walked around taking pictures, I noticed several people in the neighborhood would stare at me. Some went so far as to come outside of their row houses to stand on their porch and stare for awhile. I'm new to this Philadelphia neighborhood and not used to this at all; no one in Tucson cared if you were taking pictures. The day was overcast and everything felt foreboding and tense. I tried to capture a bit of that alienation by utilizing soft focus, underexposing about a stop, and keeping everything a bit dull in the processing. If I were to redo the shot, I would go for a bit less softness.
Capture was with my D750 and Tokina 100 macro; processing was done in Lightroom.
100 Strangers is an ambitious photography project in the area of street and people photography.
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This picture is #22 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com
This security guard was patrolling Tanzifang and from a distance he looked kid of frightening. Up close I caught his eye and gestured towards the camera. He immediatly glows with this smile.
His back may be bent double but his shoes have been polished till they shine and his clothes are dapper. That Dunkirk spirit which seems to have evaded most of the young generation ...
I've decided to do the 100 Strangers project again. I half heartily started the project over a year ago but I quickly lost steam because it was so far out of my comfort zone. I have been inspired to start it again by my friend Bean. He is using his Pentacon Six TL for all of his shots and I think his set has a great feel to it. I'll be using my Hasselblad to complete my set. I like that when I approach people the camera gives us something to talk about. In this case Pablo stopped me on the street because he saw the camera. I asked him to be part of my project and he agreed. Pablo is an aspiring musician and was handing out copies of his reggae album on the corner of Hollywood and Highland.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Group Page.
With Evelina I followed my usual work flow: met and stop her near the main square. I also took a few portraits until an old man arrived and interrupted us keeping on disturbing what we were doing. Never mind: I took the opportunity to move to a location I spotted a while back, but never had the chance to test. I'm quite pleased with the overall lighting situation: late afternoon light comes from the left of the frame and gets into this dark-ish square surrounded by high buildings.
Evelina was in the company of a friend who turned out to be into photography too and helped me with the reflector
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This picture is #128 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This is Gab who works in Newtown’s well known and only button shop. She was super friendly and more than happy to have her portrait taken for the project.
I really liked how Gab’s hair perfectly framed her face and it was a refreshing change to see a woman who wasn't wearing a single lick of makeup. When I mentioned this she said that she can’t wear any as her skin reacts badly.
Gab grew up on a coastal suburb of Sydney and has always surfed at her local beach of Cronulla. She soon plans to study Forestry at University.
Thanks Gab for being part of the project.
This picture is #249 in my 3rd round of The 100 Strangers Project.
Round 1 can be seen here
Round 2 is here
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This picture is #12 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Monica
We were in Washington DC recently, visiting the European embassies conducting a Open house proudly showing off their very best. While at the Hungarian embassy I met Monica (with her friend Maria). Even in the crowd she easily stood out from a distance. As she settled with a snack chatting with her friend, I quickly approached her with my son in tow, and made my request. Monica and her friend was extremely pleasant and immediately settled into a friendly conversation with my son and me. An easy nonchalant relaxed vibe is what I instantly felt as we chatted a little before getting a few pictures clicked in open shade.
Monica works for a welfare program related to government funding. She loves to travel and is into biking - she mentioned the numerous beautiful trails in the area. She is also learning Martial arts (since my son takes classes too they exchanged a few notes which I didn't really catch). When she noticed my son had a snake as his face painting she even recognized it as a type of "amazonian green snake"
Her favorite quality about herself - her knack of finding great friends. Maria chimed in with her impression of Monica as a fantastic loyal friend. These two have shared some great times together including a lot of travelling. In fact, she mentioned a fun memory where during a trip to Hungary with Maria (whose mom is Hungarian) they consumed too much wine due to its fruity taste and ended up drunk.
It is easy to see how photogenic Monica is - in fact I think she has a resemblance to a young Demi Moore. Extremely confident she made these pictures a breeze, My son was my able assistant holding the reflector patiently with a smile.
Thanks a lot Monica for trusting me with these pictures and to Maria for her patience, It was great meeting you both and making your acquaintance. If you stop by and would like a copy of your pictures please drop me a note, Wishing you both all the very best!
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
My favorite busker in Orchard Road, he was one of the first strangers I’ve ever photographed in the project. I saw him wrapping up his busking set at around 7:30pm and figured I’d take a low light portrait.
Taken with a #NikonDf, Nikon 85mm f1.4d at 5600 ISO (highest I've pushed it to so far).
You can see his original portrait taken 4 years ago:
This picture is #1 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Liv.
A great start to the round 3 of my 100 strangers project albeit completely unexpected - in fact it happened a few weeks back and I am just getting to posting now. Having completed round 2 of my strangers project I decided to take a quick break and set some goals to work on for Round 3. More deliberate use of light and more shadows was definitely one such goal. However old habits die hard - was at a restaurant to photograph lifestyle portraits for realtors and arrived early to set-up. As I finished my preparation noticed Liv reserving a seat - the light and the stranger portrait potential was too difficult to resist and I made a request.
Liv is a hairstylist and was waiting for her friends - so happily agreed to spare a few minutes. She loves hanging out with friends and visiting different restaurants and trying new food. Her favorite quality is her friendly nature and ability to relate and connect with people.
I did a few simple shots taking advantage of the soft light streaming through the glass windows. Then since the restaurant was empty and there were large areas of contrasting light and shadows we experimented with the pictures a little. Liv was a natural with no qualms about posing or sitting on the restaurant floor - that she was completely at ease on camera was a advantage. My guests started arriving so we had to wrap up - but I think it was a good start to my next round.
I choose this picture for the project just because it more closely aligns with the goals of the project to create a more contrasty image experimenting with light.
A more softer lit image in the comments.
Thanks much Liv for being a part of my project and helping me commence round 3- I really enjoyed our random session. Wish you all the very best. If you would like a copy of the pictures please drop me a note
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
She's one of the most beautifully striking faces I've photographed in my "Portraits of Strangers" project. I was fortunate enough to have a photo shoot with Atika just last weekend.
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One of the first images in the Stranger series. More on what that exactly means to be relayed at a later date.
This picture is #35 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Roberto
This is a long due post of an encounter few months ago of this amazing stranger that I completely missed adding to the project.
"I'm gonna make him an offer he cannot refuse" - these famous words from the Godfather negotiation were the first words when I saw Roberto on the phone - looking dapper and suave with a rather intense gaze. Kind of reminded me of handsome actors from an era gone by - in a very good way. When I requested him to be a part of my 100 strangers project he was surprised but was happy to be a part of it - though he had only a few minutes as he was getting calls for his dining reservation. Roberto is a luxury cars executive and speaks many a language which is a quality he is proud of. He enjoys time outdoors and also his favorite memories are the ones he creates with his child.
I wish I had better notes from the encounter but just adding the above from memory itself.
It was wonderful meeting you Roberto. Indeed a pleasure making your acquaintance and photographing you in this random encounter. All the very best for your future. If you stop by and like your pics please feel free to contact me for hi resolution copies of the same. Also please let me know if anything here is inaccurate and I will correct it.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
For my other pictures on this project: 100 Strangers - Round 2.
For pictures from my prior attempt at 100 Strangers: 100 Strangers - Round 1.
I took to the streets once more, got some really interesting faces and characters, so i'm super excited to get posting.
I had some new cards to hand out with it so maybe there'll be a few people that will see the pictures.
Passing through Nottingham’s Old Market Square on a bright sunny day, I noticed Lucy sitting down about to enjoy an ice-cold drink. Lucy’s chosen seating area put her in front of one of the few bushes dotted around the square which meant I’d be able to use that as a background instead of the usual bits of buildings I normally use as a backdrop.
Photographing Lucy was easy, other than having to take care of where highlights and shadows fell on her face caused by the strong light as I didn’t want her eyes to disappear in darkness. I wondered about including the drink in shot, but it told the story of what Lucy was doing when I met her, so it stayed.
Lucy is from London, but is attending university in Nottingham. She is studying English.
In her free time, Lucy likes to read. Her favourite genre being crime.
What one word would Lucy use to describe herself? “Smiley,” she said before breaking out in a huge grin.
Lucy’s guilty pleasure is food.
What is the one thing Lucy cannot live without? “Books,” she said.
Thank-you Lucy for agreeing to be photographed for my stranger project. I hope you like your portrait.
This picture is number 362 in my 100 Strangers project, yes, I’ve decided to do a fourth round. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This is my 333rd submission to the Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/