100 Strangers Project

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Stranger #115: Jade by w@@t Via Flickr: This is Jade, a gorgeous artist from Amsterdam I met in Milan. Jade was enjoying an ice cream on a sunny morning in Milan with Noah, stranger #114, before flying back home. We had a brief conversation and Jade seemed really attracted by this project and happy to be part of it: I had the privilege to see some pictures of the amazing dresses she designs. Thank you Jade for sparing some minutes with me ______ This picture is #115 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit The Human Family www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/

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Stranger #114: Noah by w@@t Via Flickr: Near the Duomo, a super looking guy was eating an ice cream with a super looking girl! I stopped not far from them and sat down trying to decide what to do; I thought they were models and models are not always easy to approach; at the end I decided to give it a go and it was just great. Noah and Jade (my next stranger), are both artists coming from Amsterdam: they're involved in many interesting projects and they kindly listened to my own project and agreed to pose. Thank you so much for your time and wish you all the best with your projects: it was a real pleasure meeting you! ______ This picture is #114 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit The Human Family www.flickr.com/groups/thehumanfamily/

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Mattia by w@@t Via Flickr: I noticed Mattia dresseed in his leather jacket in the Galleria; I told him about my project and he agreed to pose for me. Mattia has just moved to Milan from Turin and his projects include opening a tattoo shop. Good luck with your dreams, Mattia! ______ This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Stranger #113: Alessandro by w@@t Via Flickr: While I was taking a break after a long walk around the Duomo area of Milan, I made an eye contact with Alessandro, who was sitting on the sidewalk taking a break too. Alessandro was holding his big Canon camera and it felt really natural having a talk. Alessandro is a freelance photographer original from Sicily and currently living in Milan; I explained the 100strangers project and Alessandro agreed to pose, telling me how weird it is be on the other side of the lens! Alessandro told me about his social/anthropological project, documenting the modern hippies around the globe. It was such a pleasure having a talk with such a humble and deep guy. Thank you Alessandro, it was an honor meeting you: wish you all the best! ______ This picture is #113 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories

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Stranger #112: Emanuela by w@@t Via Flickr: A few instants after I crossed Emanuela, I found myself asking her for a portrait, without even consciously thinking about it! We moved to a small alley nearby and Emanuela took off her glasses and posed for me demonstrating that she knows what it takes to be on both sides of a camera. Emanuela is original from Savona and into contemporary history. Thank you Emanuela: good luck with your projects and I hope you like your portrait! ______ This picture is #112 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories

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Stranger #111: Laura by w@@t Via Flickr: Genova is not such a big city after all: I got to the point where most of the people I meet, know at least one, sometimes more of my previous strangers. Laura was walking with Charlie and when I told her about the 100stranger project she told me she knew this: in particular, Laura mentioned Margerita (stranger #81). We moved to a nearby alley and I fired off around 20 images, with Charlie helping me with the reflector. Thank you Laura, I'm pleased with the result and hope you like it too! ______ This picture is #111 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories

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Stranger #110: Francesco by w@@t Via Flickr: Francesco was talking on his phone around Piazza Matteotti and when I walked past him and crossed his eyes I knew I had to ask him for a portrait. Francesco told me he did not have much time since he was about to go to work: it actually was his last day of work before the much deserved summer holidays. I took a few pictures, some with Francesco smoking a cigarette. Thank you Francesco for being part of my project; hope you're having a great time! ______ This picture is #110 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories

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Stranger #107: Simone by w@@t Via Flickr: After about 5 months, I'm finally back in the street of Genova, my beloved hometown! While walking around the area of the Cathedral, I saw Simone smoking a fag in front of the store where he works as hairdresser; I could not notice him fully covered with amazing tattoos and coloured hair. We talked a bit about his first tattoo and how painful it is being tattoed on the head; then we moved to the alley behind us and I shooted a few portraits. Thank you Simone for sparing with me the few minutes of your free time! ______ This picture is #107 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Stranger #106: Michael by w@@t Via Flickr: While walking in the busy center of Milan I crossed this guy: great look, extremely fashionable and cool. When I asked him for a portrait he surprisingly told me it was ok but we had to move somewhere more quite: fortunately I had spotted this gallery not far and I suggested to go there. Meet Michael, in art known as DjLeo. If I recall correctly Michael is original from US and is a DJ: playing mainly hip-hop and R&B music. Thank you Michael, it was really great meeting you! ______ This picture is #106 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Stranger #105: Lekeune by w@@t Via Flickr: Lucrezia was walking with another girl: she actually was the one to catch my attention at first but apparently not in the right mood to be photographed. Everything went really well while shooting Lucrezia: after the set I told how I noticed them and, no offense for Lucrezia, but she was not my first target. Meet Lekeune. If I recall correctly, she's original from Iran and, as for Lucrezia, she's a student and model We moved in a nearby alley and I fired off a few shots before saying goodbye. Thank you Lekeune, I definitely enjoyed taking some pictures of you, it was especially great to be able to convince you to pose for me! ______ This picture is #105 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Lucrezia by w@@t Via Flickr: Walking up and down Milan I crossed two awesome ladies: one of the rare times where I just stopped strangers before looking for the right background. Lucrezia was fine posing for me after asking some questions about the project: it definitely turned into an interesting session, enjoyed by me but I guess also by the strangers! Lucrezia is a student but also works as model. Thank you Lucrezia for your time: I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you! ______ This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Stranger #104: Joonseong by w@@t Via Flickr: Meet Joonseong, one of the coolest guys I've me so far! He was walking by himself, very relaxed; when I asked if I could take a few pictures he replied "sure"! Joonseong is original from South Korea, studying Economics in Madrid, Spain. At the time when we met, he had finished his semester and took some time off to travel around Europe: next day, Joonseong was directed to Rome. During this stranger session, I finally decided to switch to manual settings. Thank you Joonseong, I hope you had a great time in Italy and around Eruope. ______ This picture is #104 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Stranger #103: Madine by w@@t Via Flickr: Milan has changed quite a lot since I lived there up to a decade ago, and I was really impressed with the changes in the area of Stazione Garibaldi. While taking a walk around the new buildings I noticed a beautiful model doing the make up: I decided to keep on walking and avoided to disturb. By the time I completed my tour, the make up session was over and I think models and crew were all waiting for somebody or something: everyone looking at their own phones, so I could not resist to such a beauty and asked the permission to take some pictures. Meet Madine. Madine agreed to be photographed and non of her colleagues complained: wow! We moved a few meters away and I asked Madine to hold the reflector: I was totally captured by her incredible hair and thought that having the light coming from behind her would create some cool effect on her hair. Thank you Madine for your time, hope you like the result. ______ This picture is #103 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Mary Ann by w@@t Via Flickr: While standing in front of my favourite Milan spots, I saw Mary Ann and I immediately liked the overall look: I found her so classy and could not resist to ask her for a few portraits. Mary Ann was one of those rare case who accept being photographed without asking too many questions and whenever it happens, it takes me a while to realize it. If I recall correctly, Mary Ann lives in Italy but her mom is from England. Thank you Mary Ann for modeling! It took me a while to publish your picture and I hope you like it ______ This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Stranger #101: Maria Sara by w@@t Via Flickr: A few weeks after I finished my very first round of 100 strangers, I headed downtown Milan with my 50mm lens in place of my beloved 85mm, determined to do something slightly different for this second round of strangers. I was in San Babila (Milan) and noticed a young couple: she immediately caught my attention with her urban style and colors. I think they were walking the streets of Milan looking and the window shops and enjoying a nice late afternoon. When I approached them handing my card, he asked where I would publish the images: a bunch of seconds later, I was shooting pictures of Maria Sara.in front of a nearby gallery. We chatted a few minutes and was told they recently moved to Milan from Pordenone; Thank you so much for your time and patience: it was a pleasure meeting you! ______ This picture is #101 in my second round of the 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group This portrait is included in the The Human Family Group. To view more street portraits and stories visit

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Yosra by w@@t Via Flickr: After shooting Alexia and completing my first round of 100-strangers, I had the chance to spend some more hours in the streets of Milan with my camera. I saw Yosra nearby the Duomo with a couple of othe people; when I asked if I could take some pictures, she agreed after some initial hesitation. I had the impression she did not take too seriously my project: don't get me wrong, she was nice and kind, but somehow I think I've failed to get her attention and I'm left with the feeling I could get a better portrait of this beautiful lady. Thank you Yosra for your time, I hope you like your portrait! I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my strangers portraits now that I'm finished with the first round of strangers... In the meanwhile, I'm joining The Human Family group where you can find more street portraits

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Stranger 100/100 - Alexia by w@@t Via Flickr: I was heading towards Piazza del Duomo wondering what the final stranger for my project would look like, when I saw this beautiful girl a few meters in front of me. I was immediately impressed with her colors: white skin, red lipstick and great hairstyle; without thinking too much I asked her if I could take a few pictures. Alexia was not prepared for my request: she was shopping around Milan, already carrying 4 or 5 bags. She agreed to pose even if not too happy when I suggested to move under the arches nearby. Alexia recently moved from Rome to Milan, working as a model and enjoying this city full of life and opportunities; we had a nice chat and I had the chance to shoot a few images. I told Alexia I was really happy she would be stranger #100 and a few minutes later I emailed her this image. Thank you Alexia, it was really nice meeting you. That's all folks! ______ This picture is #100 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group