This is the first time I've gone out this year to photograph strangers on the street, and I have to say, I love it. It's a really beautiful way to connect with new people, hear their stories, and learn more about the world.
Yesterday, I went back to the same square as my previous post. I went there because it's a very busy area of my city and it's an ideal place to take photos. This time I went with the intention of photographing strangers.
The first photos I took were of an artisan who has been set up in this same place for years, selling her handicrafts as a way to make a living. And that day she was doing a braided hairstyle on another woman. I approached them and asked if I could take some photos, and they both said yes.
A little closer:
Photo of the hands and her handicrafts in the background:
In the end, the girl asked me to send her these photos because she wanted to use them too. We exchanged contact information and I continued on my way looking for more people to photograph.
A block away I met this girl who was selling donuts on the street. She herself, when she saw me with the camera in my hand, asked if I could take some photos of her, and of course I did:
Then I walked towards the square and saw this gentleman with a very interesting look sitting on a bench. I approached him and asked if I could take a couple of photos of him, and he said yes.
This gentleman told me his story. He told me that he came to this square every day to sell books and that he could talk to you about all kinds of topics since he has read many books, that even several people have come to interview him.
It was a very good day of photography. I was very surprised by how open people were to being photographed, and it encouraged me to keep doing it, so I'll soon be taking more photos of this kind.
I hope you liked the photos as much as I did, thanks for watching!