Demetreanna

Demetreanna, originally uploaded by Stephen Foster.

This young woman knows what she wants. This time I was asked to take the photo. When I said "yes", she was a bit surprised, but recovered gracefully.

Up to now, I haven't photographed a woman I didn't already know; I'm shy - fearing I would be thought on the make. I wonder if this makes the next time easier or not. We will see.

Ashley and Tommy

Ashley and Tommy, originally uploaded by Stephen Foster.

I got a second set yesterday. These two were so nice together, I had to bother them for some shots.

Ali

Ali, originally uploaded by Stephen Foster.

The first of the day. From yesterday.

Willing Complicity

A. M., a co-worker. I'm lobbying her to do a session of her with her mother, whom I've never met.

Yesterday, while reading blogs on photography, I came across The Visual Science Lab by Kirk Tuck. In a comment response he says, "The images that really hit you are the ones where there is some sort of collaboration or willing complicity between the photographer and the subject."

Day 4 - Talking to Strangers

I accosted this gentleman, Mr. S. during my afternoon walk. I'm shy about asking strangers If I may photograph them. Just a major point of this exercise.

Day 3 - Our Youngest

She's resistant to being photographed; self-conscious, I guess. I had to work fast.

The Portrait Project, Day 2.

Our eldest child, TJ. She sat for a moment in the midst of a busy hair salon.

This was shot with a cell phone camera and converted to B&W in Photoshop.