100 Strangers : No. 93 : Janine by phil_howcroft

100 Strangers : No. 93 : Janine

How I met stranger Janine is quite a story in itself.

I have kept in touch with Holly (stranger number 58) . One of Holly's best friends and business partner in her "Twisted Teas" (pop up tea shop), is Alan and I have met Alan a couple of times.

With me so far?

Alan works for a charity named Framework, which is a housing association dedicated to helping homeless people,

Framework had an information stall at Nottingham Pride and Alan was working on the stall. When I saw Alan I went over to him and had a chat. I told him I had got a few strangers for my project.

"I can find you a stranger" said Alan

So Alan introduced me to his co workers on the stall...

"This is Phil, he is doing a 100 strangers project. Would any of you want to be one of his strangers"

It was quite surreal with Alan introducing me to his co workers.

Anyway to cut a long story short, meet Janine.

Janine was stood under the market stall, which was quite dark and not conducive to good photography

I asked Janine if she would move over to the side of the street as the light was better and I had spotted some door shutters as a uncluttered background.

Janine's work at Framework specialises in looking after vulnerable adults, particularly those with learning difficulties, ADHD, autism etc.

I told her I thought it was a very commendable job she did. I am sure you will all agree with me.

If you want to know more about Framework, please click the link below

http://www.frameworkha.org/

As for the photo, I like how the background greys compliment Janine's purple hair. The image is worth viewing large as Janine is wearing some nice multi coloured eye make up

This picture is number 93 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

https://www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/

My own strangers can be seen here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/57144254@N08/albums/72157657822400168
Lovely beautiful portrait - wow only 7 more strangers and I'm still thinking about starting :-)
July 31st, 2017  
It's fantastic and yes looks great against the background. Lo e the purple hair.
July 31st, 2017  
A lovely shot - I expect Janine was very happy with this. And I like your back stories almost as much as the images. Can't believe how close you are to 100 now :)
August 1st, 2017  
Love the hair color, my daughter's is about like that but very short.
August 1st, 2017  
It's superfluous to say I like the hair colour but there, I've said it! Fav!
August 1st, 2017  
A lovely portrait with everything in tune -- love the hair colour against a well suited background !
August 1st, 2017  
Janine has a gentle lovely face, Phil. And you brought out these features extremely well. great shot.
August 1st, 2017  
Great portrait
August 1st, 2017  
Another excellent portrait!
August 1st, 2017  
Janine has a very rewarding job & she looks a kind person. There are some really caring people in this world, love her purple hair!
August 1st, 2017  
Nicely done, Phil. The neutral greys of the background and the shallow dof really add to the sense of vitality. Janine looks and sounds like a lovely lady (and her hair and make-up are so cool!). I have a son with learning disabilities and consequently have a great deal of respect for people who feel called to work with children and adults with similar problems.
August 2nd, 2017  
Rich colors and good skin tone. Love her confident gaze.
August 3rd, 2017  
lovely picture... I think I secretly wish I were a bit more daring and alternative... love the purple hair, I think I would like her.
August 3rd, 2017  
wonderful portrait ...like others, I really like her silky purple hair
August 5th, 2017  
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