31 May 2009

31 may, 2009


mary . 51 years old  /  denver . colorado

mary made things very easy for me today. i took a leisurely stroll down 13th avenue, towards the library and museum. i perused the area for just a few minutes before i saw her. she was sitting on a large flat rock, talking on the phone. as i walked by, i realized she was leaving a message, so i gave her a few moments and then turned around to pitch the project to her.

she accepted immediately. i can't tell you how refreshing that was. when someone gives me a friendly smile and says "yes" it feels so good! she had some time before meeting a friend and her husband is a photographer, so she was glad to help me out.

mary is an art teacher at a high school in the area. i bet she's a great one, too. she had a great smile, a warm personality, and a soothing speaking voice. she also had a very positive energy, which i'd imagine is very contagious in the classroom.

she was so pleased to be sitting on this big rock, cooling off from her bicycle ride. it was very warm today, but the sun hadn't had the chance to make these large slabs too hot to sit on. mary wanted to lie down on the one in the shade for the second shot. i had no objection to that. it is rare that people have a request for how i photograph them, so it is nice to be able to honor it when i get the chance.

thank you for your time today, mary.

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