When I started doing my street photography I didn’t photograph many young women because, as models, they tend to dominate photography and I wanted to walk a different path. But one day that all changed…

I was downtown casually strolling around and every now and again I would stop, perhaps leaning up against a building resting and along came a young woman. She looked removed, you might say troubled and unhappy. As she came my way I fumbled with my camera a bit (I do this so people will see the camera and maybe get an idea of what I’m up to) and as she approached I asked her: “excuse me I’m doing some street photography would you mind if I take your portrait”? By the time we finished our little session which lasted just 2 or 3 minutes she was on her way with a smile on her face and a bounce in her step.

Showing a little interest in someone; and giving them a minute of your time can mean a lot to some people. Seeing this transformation meant a lot to me too. This little meeting made us both feel better and it made us both smile.  I’ve photographed many dozens of young women downtown since then. I’m always cautious about it but as you can see from the photos here they enjoyed it very much. And I did too!

Thanks for stopping by and if you’d like to get in touch with me my email is: Brian@BrianCareyPhotography.com