52Frames-Week 45-Street Photography and
$2 Portraits
Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
When I first walked by, he was hawking for change. I was running late for an appointment and didn't stop. Returning an hour later, he was still at it so I approached and asked if he'd heard of $2 Portraits. He hadn't and after I explained, he said that $5 for a story and photo would be better.
"I'm Deacon Robert, a man of G-d..." and then proceeded to recite New Testament scripture. I told him I'm an Old Testament guy to which he replied, "That's okay, G-d will tell you the right thing to do...". At that point, I agreed to $5 and we continued our chat.
Robert is 74 years old, was born in Chicago and grew up in Hyde Park. He now lives in Maywood and has been a Pastor there for nine years. When I commented he didn't look like 74, he said G-d made him look younger...he didn't look this good when he was 65. We talked for a few more minutes and said our farewells.
I have my doubts about Deacon Robert's story, but I don't feel bad about the $5 portrait, given inflation since the group began over 12 years ago.
Photographed 11/10/22
Submitted for 52Frames
Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/125 55mm ISO 200
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071
Submitted for $2 Portraits
Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/125 75mm ISO 250
Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071
