"A Picture Tells a Thousand Words"

The title for this post was the reason a man gave me when refusing my proposal to take a few photos of him last Wednesday morning. He laughed at first then said, "Well, a picture tells a thousand words," and nodded his head to say no. I was a little confused as to what words he was afraid the pictures would say. He looked decent and he was just doing laundry. Hmm? Interestingly funny. 

Then I found the sweetest young lady named Dee. She was so cooperative and didn't seem nervous at all. I love people like her! I only visit places once to shoot, but I definitely will go back there. 

This project has been an amazing blessing in countless ways. I have had great morning conversations with so many different people. And it's been a very diverse group. From a young lady who wakes up to be at work in a convenience store at 5:00 am every morning to a man finishing wood work at sunrise in his backyard. And they all have been so friendly and open with me while i'm taking their picture. They all have their different reasons to approve my proposal. One understands because she's seen the projects her kids have in college, one wants to expose his work, and some just really don't mind. For whatever reason, I like the generosity i'm seeing in people in regards to their time and space. I like those who are being cautious with it too, they are strong in their opinion and aren't afraid to speak up for themselves if they disagree. So I appreciate and learn from both responses. 

Well, I can't wait to display the images all together and to hopefully have a mini exhibit for all to see. I'm very excited, it's my first project without teachers counseling me throughout so I expect a lot of room for growth, but I can't wait for the critique and development that will come afterwards, too. Yay!