Aubrey [Stranger #72/100]

This picture is #72 in my 100 Strangers project;

 

Meet Aubrey.

 

I met Aubrey walking back from the gym a few days ago (am pretty delayed on my posting) and undoubtedly her wild red hair was a immediate standout, as also were the tattoos - of course I will not mention the eyes smile emoticon.

So I approached her and made my request and Aubrey was caught by surprise To give her some context, I did show her few of the pics from the project - and she was appreciative of the pictures but was a little skeptical since she felt each of them were really beautiful- but I pitched the fact that most of the folks had the same feeling. She a little unsure - but agreed to be a part of the project for which I am extremely thankful.

 

Aubrey held the reflector and we did a few test shots. Although a serious look was the preferred option she couldn't stop smiling - so I decided to go with whatever came naturally. A gentle breeze helped add some movement to the hair which I really liked. Aubrey during the conversation demonstrated a dry sense of humor and we went through the shoot smiling most times. At one point a couple of very young girls passed by and seeing Aubrey posing shouted out to their mom "Mommy I want to be a model too". That was really funny.

 

Aubrey is a personal trainer and when I asked her something that she likes - she mentioned that she liked food. When I asked anything else she wanted to share, she replied "Isn't a personal trainer who loves food interesting enough?" - ending the shoot as it began i.e. with a smile.

 

Thank you Aubrey for being a part of the project despite being hesitant and unsure - you were indeed a great sport and was wonderful meeting you. Hope you like your picture and all the very best in everything you do.

 

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: www.flickr.com/photos/vijaybrittophotography/sets/7215764...

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