Humans of Salt Lake City

I have a dream. A huge bucket list item.

I want to be on Humans of New York.

I realize how unrealistic this dream is. The biggest step back being: I don't live in New York. But, one day I was in Salt Lake City taking Jennie's senior pictures. I was in the middle of taking this picture of Jen, and this guy with a camera got a little close for comfort. 

Jen and I were both slightly freaked out that this man was just watching us. He then asked me what lens I was using and what setting. I noticed his camera was a Nikon so I knew I could trust him. (ha). He then asked us if we had heard about Humans of New York. I was like "dude, not only have I heard of HONY, I am a huge fan." And that is when I put the pieces together. I knew that he was the guy who ran Humans of Salt Lake City. I started following his page when he first started out. I thought it was cool that a guy from SLC was trying to bring the New York Vibe to our little city. And if you know me at all, I jump over every opportunity that includes New York. 

Anyways, he asked if we would like to be featured. 

umm....

Is that even a question?

He first took a picture of Jen and I, and he interviewed Jen. She talked about her plans after graduation. She wants to go on a LDS mission and then work with Cancer Patients. 

And then he took a picture of me and interviewed me.

'As a photographer, I want people to remember a particular moment, like something they're trying to capture because it won't happen again...time is fleeting and we need to capture the magic while we can. I usually like landscapes but I like people too. I'm here now to photograph my sister as she gets ready to graduate high school and I want to capture her in the best light possible.'

 

Sometimes I still freak out when I think about being on Humans of Salt Lake City. I love the idea behind these projects. First off, everyone's story is different, and these interview show how unique every person is, but it also shows that you aren't alone. When these stories are posted, people comment with their stories. It brings the community together in the weirdest way. Second, it brings familiarity to a place where you feel anonymous.