Tag: Street Photography
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Stranger 32/100 – Kevin
When I told our next stranger that I was finding interesting people and taking their portrait, he responded, “But I’m not very interesting.” Meet Kevin. Kevin was in Charlotte for a job interview. He measures in at 6 feet 8 inches tall and is one of the few strangers that I’ve had to crane my…
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Stranger 31/100 – Mary
After being out for two hours and not finding any strangers I wanted to photograph, I was just about to get in my car and leave empty handed. Fortunately, our next stranger appeared and saved the day. Meet Mary. “We’re here for a wedding. We’re actually from Tallahassee, Florida. I just graduated in August from…
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Stranger 30/100 – Donna
Our next stranger’s bright clothes and beautiful skin caught my eye as I strolled through The Green. As I set up to take her portrait, she said, “I’ve always wanted to be a model.” Meet Donna. Donna was in Charlotte for a conference and came all the way from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. “About thirty…
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Stranger 29/100 – Soo
I approached our next stranger while she was waiting at a crosswalk on her way home from work. Meet Soo. Soo works in Uptown Charlotte at a clothing store and at a local restaurant. “I just love uptown you know? I love seeing people and the city.” “I came here when I was five years…
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Stranger 28/100 – Marquel
Our next stranger is an entrepreneur with big aspirations. Meet Marquel. “I’m a recording artist. I’ve got my own label.” “Right now, I’m just starting. We’re based in Atlanta, Georgia. We’re open to all genres from gospel to soul to R&B to jazz… we do all of that. Right now, I got a couple of…
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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…