This post will be much shorter than usual, but complemented by the quality of the portraits.

This is one of those rare occasions where I can tell you that I'm going to present not one, but two portraits in the truest sense of the word, and they were taken during one of my street photography adventures. None of this was planned, and I feel that gives these photos much more value.

A portrait photograph placed in the right context should be able to tell the story of the subject on its own.

Such is the case with this gentleman who has spent his entire life selling books in the same spot. He's become quite well-known in the city, as everyone comes to him when they need a book.

I spoke with him for a while, and he told me that he's read most of the books in his store. He has knowledge on all sorts of topics and is a very interesting person to talk to!

I took the following photos later that same day in another part of the city. I did a couple of portraits of a lady sitting at her kiosk selling all sorts of things, from cigarettes and drinks to sweets and household supplies.

Talking with her, she told me that she's had her kiosk in that spot for over 15 years, and it's been her source of income to survive.

I exchanged contact information with both people to send them their photos, and they were both happy with it. I hope you like them as much as we do!