Olivia & Shekinah

Olivia & Shekinah
Originally uploaded by MyxMaster.

I met Olivia & Shekinah on Castro Street in San Francisco sitting in front of Walgreens. I stopped and told them about the $2 Portrait Project and they agreed to have their photo taken. When I asked how they both got in this situation, it looked like I struck a bad nerve, so I didn't pursue it with any further questions. "Long story?", I said caringly and Shekinah nodded. They both reminded me of my niece, Samantha, who I love very much. I hope they both find their way to happiness.

Matt

Matt
Originally uploaded by MyxMaster.

I met Matt in Santa Cruz, CA. I was walking down the street and just past him on the sidewalk. I could hear him faintly asking for spare change. I turned around and I told him about the $2 Portrait Project and he was excited to participate. He talked about how he would meet people and run into them again in a different state or city. He's lived all over the United States and somehow ended up in Santa Cruz. We talked for a while and then he left to go get some juice because he was thirsty. About an hour later, I passed him again talking to his friends on the corner. I thought about what he said earlier about running into people he knew. He's a really nice guy.