Month: November 2017
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Stranger 27/100 – Jill
I had only just arrived uptown when I spotted our next stranger sitting on a bench taking a break from work. What a great start to the day. Meet Jill. What advice would you give to your younger self? “Don’t follow the crowd.” What are your goals? “Hopefully my band will take off. I’m a…
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Stranger 26/100 – Reggie
“You wanna take my picture?” Sometimes the tables are turned and a stranger approaches you… Meet Reggie. What brings you to uptown Charlotte? “Well, they have something to eat at 3 o’clock at King’s Kitchen (a local restaurant that helps feed and employ the poor). I have no money. I can eat at 3 o’clock…
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Stranger 25/100 – Jessica
I met our next stranger while she was taking a walk and getting out of the office for a while. Meet Jessica. Jessica graduated from University of North Florida two years ago and currently works as an HR Coordinator/Recruiter for a staffing firm. What are you doing when you’re not working? “I have a five…
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Stranger 24/100 – Josiah
On the Saturday evening before Halloween, amid the horde of costumed party people, I spotted this young man who reminded me of a young Leif Garrett. Meet Josiah. Josiah was born in Charlotte and was hanging out uptown making plans to see a concert and go to a house party later on. Are you a…
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Stranger 23/100 – Olivia
Our next stranger has an understated sense of style that caught my eye. When I asked to take her portrait, I got a strong feeling that she would decline. I’m glad she didn’t. Meet Olivia. Olivia has lived in New York for a year and a half and was in Charlotte just for the day…
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Stranger 22/100 – Carl
“I’m from all over, but recently it was California. I came back for an ex… love will make you do crazy things. It will. I should have never came back, but it’s all good. You live and you learn.” Meet Carl. What advice would you give to your younger self? “Be yourself and stay focused.…
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Stranger 21/100 – Ming Fouts
“I play metal music for Christ…” Meet Ming Fouts. Ming Fouts is a drummer who was born in Scotland and has lived in Charlotte since 2009. Is Ming Fouts your stage name? “It’s just my character. So, imagine me I’m from Scotland with a kilt and some kind of big sombrero. The first track is…
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Stranger 20/100 – Cash
I was in a bit of a hurry to leave uptown when I spotted this guy. Of course I had to approach him for a portrait. Meet Cash. Cash was hanging outside of Prohibition, a local bar, and was there to interview for a barback (bartender’s assistant) position. What advice would you give to your…
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Stranger 19/100 – Allison
I was standing beside our next stranger waiting to cross an intersection when she stepped into the street a little too early and came rushing back with a giggle. Meet Allison aka “Allison from the Bronx”. What brings you to Charlotte? “Actually, I wanted to come to the strip clubs. {laughs}” Did you find any…
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Stranger 18/100 – Michayla
I spotted two young women taking pictures of each other in front of Belk Theater. Since they clearly seemed comfortable in front of a camera, I decided to approach them for the project. Meet Michayla. Michayla was in uptown to have lunch with her friend. She’s been in Charlotte for two years and is originally…