100 Strangers Project: Katie

7 March 2008

I was waiting for a bus when Katie walked up to wait. I mentioned that I liked her earrings and we got into a brief conversation about shops and the budgets of students. Sooner or later I got up the nerve to ask if I could take her photo (I’m glad I did – I would’ve been upset had I missed this opportunity). She seemed a bit surprised and told me she wasn’t photogenic, although she agreed. When I explained the project, she told me she’d had to do something similar for a photography class she was in, and we lamented together about how awkward it could be to ask strangers for a photo. She’s an Art and Design student, and I’m quite happy that she’s my stranger #5. I love the combination of her hair, glasses, eyes, and earrings. Thanks, Katie!

For more information about the 100 strangers project, check out www.100strangers.com or the 100 Strangers Flickr group.