When my friend Katie told me she wanted to spend her second
to last Saturday at Portobello Market, (one of my favourite markets in London)
I decided to grab my camera and come along. While the girls gushed over teapots
and jewelry I went ahead to find my next stranger. The crowded Portobello Road was
full of them, a stranger’s paradise. I had nearly walked the entire street
without approaching anyone; I was working myself up something ridiculous. There
were so many strangers I wanted to ask but at the last minute I would chicken
out. Then I saw Eve, slightly to the side of the foot traffic on his phone. I
had to be brave and ask, I had nothing to lose right? Shakily I approached him
and explained the project, he accepted. Relief! Turns out he is a Fashion Designer
from Brazil and choose to spend his last day in London at these markets. To the
side of us was this great bright blue door, perfect to photograph against and
mostly out of everyone’s way. After I took his portrait and showed him the
winning shot he grabbed his Iphone and took a snap of himself displayed on the
LCD screen, expressing his admiration. A few moments later his colleague joined
us for a quick conversation. I walked away feeling chuffed and celebrated with a
delicious brownie and banana walnut slice. Yum!
Many thanks again Eve for being the perfect stranger.
Many thanks again Eve for being the perfect stranger.
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