Several years ago, I was struggling to overcome my reluctance in approaching people to ask if I could photograph them. Walking through the Arboretum I happened to meet Jessika and her mom. Jessika, totally innocent and opened explained to me her name was Jessika with a “K”. I offered to take a photo of Jessika and her mom and send them a print. Jessika’s mom was hesitant but Jessika looked at her mom and said “oh please, that way we have a reason to see each other again”. I don’t know their story, but I imagine they had been through some rough times. Only this didn’t matter to Jessika. The love in her eyes was obvious.
I shot a couple of quick photos, went home, printed two images and mailed them off to Jessika’s mom. I didn’t put a return address on the package and can only hope the package was received and Jessika and her mom had another reason to see each other. I am happy I took the “risk” in approaching them. I’m glad their moment didn’t end up in my “Photo NOT Taken” category.
Here is Jessika, with a “K” and her mom:
