Babatunde [Stranger #29]

This picture is #29 in the 100 Strangers Project - Round 3

 

Meet Babatunde

 

I saw Babatunde strolling around Bethesda Ave a few days earlier with his two little children and instantly seemed like a great candidate for a stranger portrait. Luckily when I interrupted him and made my request he was very open to the idea. In his words - "it takes b##lls to walk upto to a stranger and make such a request' - so it was almost more from appreciation and respect that he may have consented. Well as most stranger photographers will agree - though not as dramatic - each stranger request does make the heart beat a little faster even after all the clicks so am thankful for his understanding.

 

Babatunde is a ER Doctor - within Nigerian roots. I just loved his sense of dressing and nonchalant style - with the blue t-shirt, the hat and the dark glasses, and tried to work with that when we chose the background. Besides his work and "daddying" which keeps him busy he loved playing the piano and before he had kids he enjoyed photography as well. Favorite quality about himself - his sense of humor. And one memory he looks back on fondly - is his wedding in the Caribbean -a festive celebration with a lot of family and friends.

 

Thank you Babatunde for your time and trust - was wonderful doing these pictures. All the very best in all that you do and a lot of gratitude for the work that you do, Was indeed great making your acquaintance.

 

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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