Tag: street portrait
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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…
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Stranger 48/100 – Shequita
Stranger 48/100 – Shequita What brings you uptown? “Date night!” Meet Shequita. What advice would you give to your younger self? “To pay more attention and to get close to Jesus at an early age.” Is that something you didn’t do when you were younger? “When I was younger, yeah, I was a little rebellious…”…
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Stranger 47/100 – Isabel
Our next stranger was on break for the day in Charlotte with her friend — stranger #46 Katie. Meet Isabel. Are you also a flight attendant? “Yeah, we travel together.” What do you do when you’re not working? “Just meet up with my friends, go to cinema or shopping. I live around Munich, near the…
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Stranger 46/100 – Katie
It was one of those days where I didn’t get any stranger portraits and was leaving empty handed. On the way back to the car, I ran into our next stranger and my luck suddenly changed. Meet Katie. “I’m actually from Austria… Innsbruck. I’m a flight attendant.” What do you do when you’re not working?…
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Stranger 45/100 – Dante
I met our next stranger as he was heading to work at a local bakery. Meet Dante. What do you do in your free time? “See my son, with my Mom, family… family time man. When I’m not working, I’m with my people.” What advice would you give to your younger self? “Take advantage of…
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Stranger 44/100 – Lindsey
I caught our next stranger while she was slightly lost and looking for the post office. Meet Lindsey. What advice would you give to your younger self? “I know it sounds corny, but just being myself. I spent so much time being all these different versions of myself, but it wasn’t until college that I…
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Stranger 43/100 – Lillian
I saw our next stranger walking by as I was interviewing stranger #41 Tim. I regretted not being able to approach her for a portrait. Luckily, I ran into her a little later… Meet Lillian. What brings you uptown? “I’m a librarian uptown actually. {laughs} But, I also love to walk around because I love…