Appearances

I desperately wanted to take Louie's portrait as soon as I spotted him getting out of his black SUV, but I made the assumption that he wouldn't be approachable. In fact, Louie, whose car keys were attached to a "World's Greatest Dad" keychain was happy to stop and pose for me on his way to a baby shower in Prospect Park.

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These kids stopped by after playing in the fountain at Prospect Park. Their grandfather has been involved with Celebrate Brooklyn as a dancer and drummer for over 25 years.

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Only place I can live, breathe and feel free to create. Brooklyn is to me what Greenwich Village was to Bob Dylan. Not that I am comparing myself to Bob Dylan...

Prospect Park Faces

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Four Generations

I was pleased to capture four generations in this family portrait. Is it possible that the color coordination might just reflect the harmony in this family?

Love

This young couple stayed to chat with Kelly for awhile. The woman, originally from Indonesia, said that she loves the magic of New York in winter. The two of them seemed very much in love. I took several pictures of them. While this one is not the most composed of them, I feel like it reflects the happiness and mutual focus of two people who are very in love.

Newest Residents

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While we did meet several participants who were born and raised just blocks from where we were, these two roommates had just moved to Brooklyn in the past week. They were so excited about Brooklyn and the upcoming semester at NYU. I found out that the girl 's T-shirt was her first purchase in the borough.

The first Face of Brooklyn

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This little boy became the first of my subject for Face of Brooklyn.

Location One: Prospect Park, August 30, 2008

The first location for Face of Brooklyn was in one of my favorite place in the borough, Prospect Park. Any concerns I had about the willingness of passersby to participate quickly vanished as curious passers by approached me as soon as we had set up the table and hang the "Who is Brooklyn Banner." With the expert help of my amazing volunteers, I had managed to photograph over 40 separate groups or individuals in 4 hours. Somehow, between telling people about the project, assisting with the paperwork, bouncing light with the reflector, and charming children and dogs, Kelly Rio Saxton and Heather Willems also snapped these pictures on location.

A Successful First Day

Thank you to everyone who participated today. The first portrait event of the project was a great success with over 60 participants. Please check back after the weekend to see more information and the results of the Prospect Park installment.

First Portrait Location

It is the night before the first shoot of Face of Brooklyn and I am sorting out the last details. I have so many questions ( will it rain?, what sort of people will be interested in participating?) I look forward having them answered tomorrow.

The first portrait session for Face of Brooklyn will be in Prospect Park along Prospect Park West beginning at 12 pm.

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I will be taking free portraits for Brooklyn residents with the help of and my terrific volunteers, fellow artists Heather Willems and Kelly Rio Saxton