Street roots., February 28, 2014, Page 10, Image 10

Street roots
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Feb. 28, 2014
I see you
Photos by Dawn DeAno
he location was Sisters of the Road Cafe and it was brightly lit by windows. The day
was Valentine’s Day. I had my camera in hand as well as a small portable printer
plugged in. I was ready to take Shots For Love — portraits of the patrons and staff of
the café that wanted to be seen! It was powerful. This simple act made people smile. The
individuals I got to m eet were excited to send their photo to a son, a daughter, a m other or
give it to their boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. I could not think of a better way to spend my
day sharing what I love to do with others.
To have a picture taken of you: To have someone focus on you and pay attention to you is
very powerful and empowering. It is showing up and being seen in the presence of
someone else. It is validating.
It is my desire to show the importance of being seen by providing more free portraits to '
individuals that cannot afford it. Hére are just a few óf the portraits taken that day.
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- — Dawn DeAñó
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