On April 2010 I took the following candid photograph of a well known homeless man in Newcastle upon Tyne. Read my original post here;
http://www.anthonydormanphotography.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Homeless%20in%20Newcastle
View this image on flickr here © Anthony Dorman
Whilst walking in Newcastle last week I saw him again. This time I wanted to ask him if I could take his photo. I was expecting him to say no as he generally avoids people - you never see him begging or being a bother. He stopped in his tracks and quietly said yes. I took about five quick shots aware that this was a rare and special privilege. I did not want to hassle or embarrass him so this all took about 90 seconds. At the end of the encounter I thanked him and gave him a few quid to help him out.
View this image on flickr here © Anthony Dorman
View this image on flickr here © Anthony Dorman
View this image on flickr here © Anthony Dorman
I have been contacted about this man via the first image I took and posted on flickr a number of times. Thankfully I can say that the emails I have received have been great with people telling me how they have helped him out with a bit of money or food. Hopefully these new images may inspire the same results.
I have been interviewed for a new photography website called Worth The Shot recently about my approach to street portraits and other stuff. This is a new page that will feature photographer interviews, tutorials and all things photography related.
Check the site out here: http://worththeshot.co.uk/
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