Astua [Stranger #58/100]

This picture is #58 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 2

 

Meet Astua

 

"... And you think I am interesting?" was Astua's initial reaction to my request for a stranger portrait. I assured her that she indeed was.Tall and confident with great skin tone, stylish wavy hair and strong eyes - Astua was a potential subject from the very get-go. I confessed that I had actually noticed her a little earlier and had had actually followed them for a few hundred hoping to interrupt at the right time. She teased me "a stalker" but after a few quick few seconds she agreed to be a part of the project. Her companion Kyle patiently stood by as we snapped a few clicks based on the light - occasionally even clicking pics of the random shoot.

 

Astua with her rather unique look and poise is half Senegalese - half Ethiopian (have photographed quite a few Ethiopians on this project). She is new to the area, having lived in Florida. She mentioned she has lived in 5 countries (her family is in Canada). South Italy and Carribean are her favorite locations she has visited. She is a fashion designer - just having finished her studies. She also works at a organization that works with immigrants to teach them English. She likes reading especially books related to fashion designing. Her favorite memory was when her entire family (both sides) met for a get-together - was indeed a special memory she reminisced.

 

Thanks a lot Astua (hope I got the spelling right) being a part of the project (and your friend for the support). It was great photographing you and hope you like your pictures. Wishing you all the very best for your future.

 

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.

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