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By the expression on her face, I could tell that Keighley was surprised by my request. She checked that I had asked to take her photo. I repeated my question. It had been over 2 years since I had taken my last stranger photo, so I was very pleased when Keighley said yes.
I offered my hand and my name. Keighley took it and gave me her name. By the time we sat down for the photos I wasn’t sure if her name was Keighley or not but thankfully I had remembered it OK.
Today she had popped out from the dental practice to do their bankings; making the most of the sunshine. Keighley enjoys walking. She said that she likes to walk up mountains and had been to Scafell Pike. I said that I had been up Helvellyn and Snowdon; admitting that we hadn’t got to the top of Snowdon because we weren’t prepared for the ice and gale force winds at the summit. Keighley said that she would like to go there.
We sat down on a bench in some shade. I took a few photos and thanked Keighley before she headed back to work.
Thank you Keighley for being part of my project. It was great to meet you.
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I was in a shoping center, meeting the guy who sold me the fujinon 56f1.2 and testing it, when two young men came and asked me to take a photo. This was the signal for me to try the strangers project, which i was already thinking about a while ago. So in fact its the second one ;-)
I met Rudaba on a rainy day in Vienna while she was standing under a shelter and smoking a cigarette. It was my first active approach and i was suprised that she immediatly agreed after i shortly explained her what i am doing.
I kindly ask all experienced portrait photographers to provide me some feedback, what i should/could take care and what i have done wrong.
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Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
This week's FlickrFriday theme is: #Stranger
Le thème de ce FlickrFriday est: #Étranger
O tema desta FlickrFriday é: #Estranho
本次 FlickrFriday 主題: #陌生人
FlickrFriday-Thema der Woche: #Fremder
El tema de FlickrFriday es: #Extraño
his picture is #34 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Kamila
I was lucky to run into Kamila while I was in Washington DC by the wharf to scout for some locations for a upcoming outdoor shoot. Kamila was seated casually with a relatively older woman who I later learned was her mother. As usual I hesitated a little as I was quite rusty - but then excused myself into their conversation and made their request.
Kamila was extremely kind and agreed to my request also explaining to her mom what we were doing - mom speaks less English and more Russian which is also Kamila's heritage and guess the origins of her uniquely beautiful looks. I told her candidly it was her personality and her eyes that were further enhanced by her fur coat that really caught my eye. Since it was quite sunny in the afternoon we sought some open shade - we used our short stroll to chat a little and learn a little more about this lovely subject.
Kamila is Russian by birth and arrived in the US to pursue further studies almost a decade ago. She is a project manager for a government agency by profession. For her hobbies she loves drawing and travelling (am sorry if I got that wrong Kamila). Her favorite quality of herself was her frank direct nature. One of her proudest moments - was that she was able to arrive and study here on a full paid scholarship completely on her own merit and hard work. When I asked her about her most memorable moment she was extremely precise pointing to day 31st December in 2019 when she was watching the sunrise with her then boyfriend ( now husband) in Hawaii.
Kamila was indeed a pleasure to photograph - patient and confident and easily able to switch expressions and poses and make it effortless. When I showed the pics to her mom on the LCD screen she exclaimed " my daughter is beautiful" - indeed and maybe in large part to the good genes she imparted. We even did a few nice pictures of them together.
It was wonderful meeting you Kamila and your mom too. 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.
After about 5 months, I'm finally back in the street of Genova, my beloved hometown!
While walking around the area of the Cathedral, I saw Simone smoking a fag in front of the store where he works as hairdresser; I could not notice him fully covered with amazing tattoos and coloured hair.
We talked a bit about his first tattoo and how painful it is being tattoed on the head; I particularly enjoyed the story of the first tattoo, done when Simone was eighteen for respect of his mom.
Then we moved to the alley behind us and I shooted a few portraits.
Thank you Simone for sparing with me the few minutes of your free time!
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This picture is #107 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
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Hi, I recently met Juna while walking around the iconic Sydney Harbours near Circular Quay. Originally from Japan, she has been visiting Sydney over the week coming from Fiji where she is currently living for her studies in English. We talked about her life in Fiji, some personal issues and some attractions in Sydney.
If you are interested about the whole episode, please head over to my website following this link as it contains much more information and many more images.
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This picture is #20 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
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As I walked up Glastonbury Tor I saw Rob, sitting at the top, playing his guitar. When I reached him he looked like he was about to go. He was putting the instrument into its case. He smiled as I approached. I took this as a good sign. Rob readily agreed when I asked if I might take his photo for my strangers project. I sat down next to him and we chatted for a bit.
I asked if Rob was a local. “I am now!” he said. Rob and his family moved to Glastonbury last week! It had been their dream and the move had taken them about 2 years.
Rob is a musician. He tutors and produces music. He is looking forward to setting up a studio in their new house. At present there are still boxes to unpack and they have to decide which room will become the studio before Rob can work out any soundproofing requirements.
Thank you Rob for putting off your breakfast for a few minutes to chat with me. It was great to meet you. Best wishes for you and your family in your new home.
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This picture is #16 in my second 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
See my first set here: Bomvu's 100 Strangers"
I hadn't planned on shooting strangers today but come lunch time it was a beautiful day and I'd had a mad busy morning and needed some air. I had my camera with me as I had another project planned for after work so decided to take a walk.
I'm still really keen on trying to capture 'style' pictures and while walking along a street where there was harsh direct sun passed this gorgeous girl who looked fab. But the light was wrong, the street was busy and it didn't seem right. So I kept on walking, took a right and walked down another street that looked slightly more promising light wise. I then came to a spot where the sun was filling in off of an office block and thought it would make a good setting. So I stopped to look around and who did I see walking down the same road and coming my way but the same girl that had caught my eye earlier.
Well my luck was in because Sophie was happy to pose for me so I got to work.
I've chosen another diptych, partly because I'm starting to like them and partly because I had trouble deciding between the two pictures.
The one on the right was the first one and Sophie hit this pose without direction. The one on the left was after I suggested another pose though she didn't take much prompting. Clearly this lady has style.
I really love the simple cut and colouring of her dress, it is simple, elegant and makes her look fantastic.
Sophie's a student in the area though I didn't ask for any more detail than that. I didn't want to take up too much of her time and I had the pictures that I wanted.
Thanks so much Sophie for giving me your time today. I hope you like your picture as much as I do. Please get in touch if you'd like a high res copy of either picture or of the full diptych.
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Karen was in a big hurry when I stopped her. I was in a big hurry, too. :) When I asked to take her photo she said, "You've gotta be kidding me!" I promised her only three shots would be taken. I snapped, snapped, snapped; asked her name; asked if there were any interests or facts about herself that she would like to share (she said no,) and we were done. I'm thankful she shared the little time she had with me! :)
I had the light and background all figured out ahead of time, but in the rush I couldn't replicate my test shots and decided to make things simple.
Find out more about the 100 strangers project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com
This picture is #26 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3
Meet Michelly.
Its been a long time that I have shot a stranger portrait no surprises given the pandemic and lockdown situation over the last year.
Although I have done a few paid sessions over the last few months with all safety considerations, in all honesty I have really missed the strangers project.
So the other day when I was at the gym and I happened to notice Michelly walk by working out focused on her routine, it was difficult to ignore the temptation of attempting another stranger portrait. Coincidentally this was the same location I had photographed my very first stranger, Ariel, few short years ago. It was a extra daunting challenge approaching a stranger especially in these times and having a meaningful interaction. Plus with the masks its not always easy to create a connection. But I took a chance and finding a quiet moment approached Michelly and made my request. Luckily after hearing me out and viewing my work on the phone she agreed to be a part of the project. After she completed her workout we headed outside and did a few pics just behind the gym.
Michelly undoubtedly is a beautiful woman. But even more impressive is just the way she carries herself - her poise and striking personality showing through even with a mask on. In fact, she may have had some hesitation given that she had just finished her workout and wasn't really ready for a photoshoot - sweat, hair messed up and all. But somewhere I felt that is what would make the pictures raw and real and she had the looks and the attitude to carry it off. To her credit she still went ahead with the pics showing great confidence and trusting me on the thinking. The extremely cold weather and wind didnt help matters much. But Michelly was extremely comfortable on camera pulling of some strong poses effortlessly and with great attitude - even as we chatted and learned a little more about her.
A Brazilian by birth, she recently became a proud US citizen. I was actually surprised to know is a mother to a 17 year old teenager. She is a software developer working freelance with website development and a host of technologies - indeed beauty with brains. Her favorite quality about herself is her determination - which she believes is really important. Her favorite memory that she looks with a lot of fondness is the birth of her daughter. Michelly has diverse set of hobbies with varied interests including website/application development, spending time with family, reading, horse-riding, visiting the beach and practicing Brazilian jujitsu (this didn't surprise me actually just based on the way she moved).
Thanks much Michelly for being a part of the project and for the time and trust - it was great making your acquaintance. Hope you like the pictures.
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.
Ellen (Strangers 10, Round 3)
Ellen, she showed me her Amnesty International card. "Can I ask you something? I speak to people and tell about the discrimination against homosexuals in countries in Eastern Europe. Do you want to sign a petition? ”. She said that she does this work as a student (she is studying the account manager training) and can thus collect some extra credits in Corona time. I was surprised that by collecting signatures you can also collect credits. It is an alternative to doing an internship. She was not alone, more students were active. I had to sign via her tablet, only that way she got credits. This is the 10th photo from my 3rd round of the 100strangers project.
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A few weeks after I finished my very first round of 100 strangers, I headed downtown Milan with my 50mm lens in place of my beloved 85mm, determined to do something slightly different for this second round of strangers.
I was in San Babila (Milan) and noticed a young couple: she immediately caught my attention with her urban style and colors.
I think they were walking the streets of Milan looking at the window shops and enjoying a nice late afternoon.
When I approached them handing my card, he asked where I would publish the images: a bunch of seconds later, I was shooting pictures of Maria Sara.in front of a nearby gallery.
We chatted a few minutes and was told they recently moved to Milan from Pordenone;
Thank you so much for your time and patience: it was a pleasure meeting you!
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This picture is #101 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. To view more street portraits and stories
'Ravishing' was the word I used when I explained to Brandi, my would-be 168th stranger, the reasons that I wanted to photograph her.
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.
"This picture is #5 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100strangers.com/Default.aspx
Say hello to Gail, the toughest little 80 pound gal I ever met. She has been kicking cancer's ass for years. She has had more chemo and radiation than most people can imagine and you would never know by her smile and gentle charm that the cancer has spread to her lungs. She had her adorable dog, Kayla with her and you can tell that little dog is loved and pampered. The dog was as mellow as Gail is and I just fell in love with both of them.
Abandoned house, Grant County, Washington State.
I've had this one on the back burner for a while and finally decided to do something with it.
We met John at the Potters Shed at the Petrie Country Markets. He said he played with clay where his wife was a wonderful potter.
He was proud of his braces as he bought them at a market in La Bourne in France.
This picture is #12 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
She sat next to me on the plane eating candy and her friends who sat in front of me, helped her. They ate lots of it.
She overheard me talking about the 100 Strangers Project and she asked if she could participate. I said she could and I asked her to to tell me something special about herself that she would love to share.
"I love eating candy," she said with the biggest grin on her face. She had been eating pop rocks (they pop inside of your mouth) and some other candy that looked like red liquid glue. In fact, she poured the red ooze on this rock candy lolipop and sprinkled it with pop rocks. "This is the best ," she told me, "do you want to try some?" I kindly turned down her offer.
I asked her if she was concerned about her teeth, she said no. I also asked her if her mom let her eat this much candy. She shook her head vigorously and said, "no way! my mom won't let me but she's not on the plane." I laughed and she assured me she would brush her teeth when she got off the plane.
What a delight to have great company and a wonderful photo from one so happy and full of energy. I enjoyed meeting and talking with her. I hoped she did brush her teeth.
This picture is #9 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/
Being stranger in a foreign land is not easy , it takes skills and effort to adapt to new environment and culture , sometimes a head twist to others is necessary even if you are master of wilderness
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Vimukti is quite possibly the oldest man I have ever met, and I did nothing to make him look younger or 'better' here. And while he may be very old and very frail, to speak to him was to be in the presence of a very alert, very aware mind; not only that, to speak to him was to be in the presence of loving kindness... He had such a sweet demeanor, and tranquil calmness seems to be written all over his face; this was not an agitated, excitable soul. Vimukti (an assumed name, no doubt) was a tiny bit apprehensive about having his portrait taken -- not to be disagreeable or uppity or anything, but apparently because no one had ever taken his portrait before...or so he said. I think it was high time someone took this gentle man's portrait. [Taken at the Vedanta Olema Retreat Center in Marin County.]
This picture is #1 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com.
Meet Gina.
She was extremely vibrant and enthusiastic about the project. When I had explained it to her, she mentioned Sue Kreitzman to me and told me she did something similar with photographing interesting people on the street. (I've Googled her since and she is a hugely interesting character in her own right)
Gina works as a troubleshooter, mainly in the financial sector. Her personality matched her style which is unique, bold and friendly. I hadn't noticed all her accessories when I had photographed her, but whilst editing I saw how much effort she puts into it, and good on her I say - she looks fabulous don't you think?
This picture is #092 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