Beautiful Strangers

By SaxGuy
•3
written 4/23/06 7:44 PM, published 4/23/06 7:44 PM
Last weekend I went to the Renaissance Festival, but I only got to see about half of it. When I got home and compared the quality of my candid pics to the ones where I was actually brave enough to talk to the people, there was a remarkable difference in quality. (Imagine that!!)

So, with new found strength to battle my introversion, I went BACK to Ren Fest and  approached lots and LOTS of people. (Okay, mostly just the cute ones, but that made it a bit easier, too.) I got a lot of good pics this time. I still made some stupid mistakes in some, but I was a bit nervous.

Bottom line is, thanks to you guys for making me get out of my comfort zone.

On the first shot, I was buying a Diet Coke from this girl and asked if I could take her picture. She said, "MEEE?!?!?"  and her face LIT UP like I completely made her day. I would have thought she'd been asked all the time.

Popup LinkDiet Coke Girl
Popup LinkDancer
Popup LinkLooks good in orange
Popup LinkShe throws knives
Popup LinkClothing Shop Babe
Popup LinkToken Male
Popup LinkDart Girl
Popup LinkAstrology Babe


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  • Beholden
    •2
    4/23/06 7:47 PM
    the first shot looks so GENUINE.....beautiful smile!

    - ummmm

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  • Pat Rutherford
    •2
    4/23/06 7:52 PM
    Great portraits, SaxGuy. I believe you did make her day (#1). Now, if I could just get the courage to do what you did.....

    - GallivantingPhotographer

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  • Penny
    •7
    4/23/06 7:55 PM
    Beautiful shots. You did great. I like how you named the one "Token Male". LOL

    - Smile

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  • SaxGuy
    •3
    4/23/06 8:12 PM
    I DID take some picks of a few guys, but since I had to narrow it down to a few of my faves, one is all you get! Oh, and TRUST ME, it took about an hour to get to where I was fairly comfortable approaching anyone. And this was in a setting where I was surrounded by extroverts. (Sometimes extremely weird ones, at that.) :) So it would have ben a lot harder in a more "normal" setting. But I figure it'll get easier and easier.

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  • loweho
    •6
    4/23/06 8:14 PM
    There was a male in that shot! Great job, I really like all of them but #1 is special she just seems so relaxed and at ease and a real smile... with freckles!

    - Fickle Finger of F8

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  • Buccaneer Bruce
    •3
    4/23/06 8:52 PM
    I echo everyone's comments. Great shots. It's still a little cold for Ren Fairs in Michigan, but when they get here this summer I'm going to screw up my courage and try to emulate your exercise.

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  • smalltown05
    •5
    4/23/06 8:59 PM
    Marvelous shots Sax. And I agree...the smile in the first could light a hundred lamps! Shame no men were allowed at this thing. Oh yeah! There's one! Hmmm. Not bad either!

    - blow.....hard

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  • Jump1ok
    •2
    4/23/06 9:19 PM
    Ok could someone please explain where the token male is in that picture. Fun post

    - Misunderstood

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  • strictlyaprincess
    4/23/06 10:39 PM
    I love the ren fairs as well, and my fav subjects are the characters as well! You did a very nice job!

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  • bugaboo
    •4
    4/24/06 1:39 AM
    Diet coke girl is a fantastic picture, I like the rest but thats my favorite! Great set!

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  • Anonymous Hero
    •1
    4/24/06 2:51 AM
    At least token is cute.....nice post...great shots!

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  • JustPeachy
    •3
    4/24/06 7:49 AM
    Fantastic set. Loved #1 as well. Even her freckles are smiling!

    - Good Kitty No More

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  • Birdie
    •4
    4/24/06 11:20 AM
    Looks like you were enjoying your photoshoot!

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  • jojames1
    •5
    4/24/06 1:12 PM
    These are great....and it's great the challenge helped you!!

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  • RobinG
    •3
    4/24/06 1:58 PM
    Great job, they are all nice, of course the diet coke girl is the best and I liked dancer too. :o)

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  • KayN
    •5
    4/24/06 2:43 PM
    Great portraits! Looks like it was a fun time!

    - Ms.N

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  • TURBO
    •7
    4/24/06 3:35 PM
    All of these shots are sultry and daring, if you know what I mean.... Great smiles, all fine portaits!

    - Hmm...Blonde or Brunette?

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  • jessa
    •2
    4/24/06 6:07 PM
    The first and last were my favorites... you really owned the strangers challenge!

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  • BEARPHOTO
    •3
    4/26/06 8:18 PM
    Saxguy..Nice flix...I love the ren faires....miles of tattoos and cleavage. Hugh turkey drumsticks, mudpits, and killian red to wash it all away. Your makin me hungry for a fine wench, my lord...sir Bear

    - Light warms the heart...

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