Category: 100 Strangers
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Stranger 58/100 – Donnell
Our next stranger is from New Jersey and was in Charlotte visiting some friends. Meet Donnell. What do you do in New Jersey? “Actually, I’m trying to go to this truck driving school.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “Don’t judge and just go for it. Stop waiting. Don’t judge myself… the…
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Stranger 57/100 – Dennis
What advice would you give to your younger self? “To not get in the trouble I got into after I left the military.” Meet Dennis. Dennis is originally from Louisiana and graduated from high school at the age of 16. He later enlisted for Vietnam and served there from 1973 to 1975. He left Vietnam…
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Stranger 56/100 – Angie
Our next stranger asked me “what kind of photographer are you?” I replied, “a tall, thin, white one…” Meet Angie. What advice would you give your younger self? “I would tell my younger self to accept myself as is and to be your best self.” What is your biggest challenge right now? “A challenge for me…
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Stranger 55/100 – Nate
“I was born in Detroit, raised down in Florida, but basically I cut ties with the family that I was with.” Meet Nate. “It’s a long story, but they kind of took the role of my mom and dad, and it really wasn’t working out too well when I started getting older. They started out…
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Stranger 54/100 – Annette
Our next stranger was very positive, relaxed and comfortable in her own skin. She readily agreed to have her portrait taken. Meet Annette. What brings you uptown? “I work here. I’m an architect.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “It will all work out. Like, stress out less. It’s going to be…
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Stranger 53/100 – Bre
What brings you to uptown? “Homework.” Meet Bre. “I have to write some reports on like International stuff, so I’m going to the Mint Museum. There’s a photography exhibit from Mexican artists. Just something local that I didn’t have to spend money for.” What are you studying in school? “Accounting… nothing fun. I’m good with…
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Stranger 52/100 – Sparkplug
Our next stranger is a fire-breathing clown who was uptown getting a permit from the fire marshal for an upcoming show. Meet Sparkplug. “I’ve been performing with fire for five years. I’ve been a third generation sideshow performer most of my life. I’m 37… it’s safe to say I’ve been entertaining for at least 27…
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Stranger 51/100 – Gyasi
“I’m what they call a borderline narcissist. That’s why boxing is perfect for me” Meet Gyasi. “I’m originally from Brooklyn, but I moved a lot in my life. Charlotte is home for the time being, but it’s not home.” What do you do in Charlotte? “Right now, I’m an amateur boxer. I’m currently in between…
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Stranger 50/100 – Danielle
I met our next stranger at the main train stop in Uptown Charlotte. She was a good sport to do our photo shoot in the middle of a crowded train platform. Meet Danielle. What brings you uptown today? “Yeah, it’s called College Launch. They’re just like preparing us for college and the future.” What do…
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Stranger 49/100 – Brian
It was hard not to notice our next stranger sitting on a tandem bike with his companion, Lyselle. Meet Brian. So you’re bike riding and having adventures today? “Yeah, that’s a way to put it.” What do you do when you’re not out and about? “I own an industrial motor repair company. We basically repair…