I guess I never posted this blog post? Well anyway, here’s a flashback to November 2017 with Aiko.
I have to admit, I was a bit nervous taking Aiko's photos a week before they were due (NOT SOMETHING I WILL DO FOR JUST ANYBODY). I also have to admit I was a bit nervous just being with Aiko in a non school setting. She's funny and fierce, and her eyeliner could cut youuuu. It was one of those situations where I was excited to photograph perfection but also completely intimidated.
We must have chosen one of the weirdest days of November. I woke up and it was raining... we couldn't afford to reschedule. It began to clear up a couple hours before we planned to meet up and by 2 the lighting was perfect. The next battle was the wind. I am a prepared photographer... I have like six extra memory cards and charge my camera ahead of time. It rains? I have a subway bag rady for the camera. Need water? I already got us both bottles. But I am not a prepared human being. I didn't bring any of the basic necessities for any Mainer the week before December. I was freezing. And while Aiko looked like a literal model with her hair blowing gracefully in the wind, I looked like this...
This is why I stay behind the camera....
The photos came out beuatifully however, and I thought I'd share my favorites with you.
This shoot contrasts my usual work, with intense values, urban setting, and bright lighting. Thank you Aiko for helping me push past my own norms and clishes and grow as a photographer.
