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free hugs
This couple made me happy and I hope that they were able to give plenty of mom- and dad-hugs that day.
Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024
starry eyes
Look at her fantastic smile! I couldn’t resist asking to take her photo…
Lubbock Pride Fest
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024
no home here
I was so intent on getting a photo of the man on the left (and his “hate has no home here” flag) that I didn’t even notice that the man next to him was a protestor. So maybe I’m not even close to being as observant as I think I am…
Lubbock Pride Fest
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024
tie-dye
Yes, I do recall that it was just yesterday when I said that making photos of just the backs of people started to seem dismissive.
But also, in some cases, the backs of people were colorful and joyous and seemed to need some documentation. I can break those rules just about as fast as I can make ’em. Evidently.
Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024
not a phase
If you know me only as an adult – or only from social media – you might be surprised that I used to be shy. Painfully shy. It was ridiculous and I’ve worked hard to overcome it. But it’s still there, that stupid shyness, and even now there are things I have to practically talk myself into doing. Like asking people if I can take their photo.
So when I went to Pride the other day, I sort of worked my way into talking to people. The first photos I made were backs of people which was easy but then also started to seem dismissive and rude, particularly given the event that I was there for.
So I did it. I talked to people. I asked about their hair, the slogan on their shirt, how they were holding up in the heat. And then after a chat, I’d ask if I could take there photo. Everyone I asked said yes. And I came away completely unharmed.
Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024
One Day | One Image 