Two weeks ago, I went to the Hillsboro Farmer’s Market with my camera and a simple mission:  to take photos of people I didn’t know.  I didn’t really know how to go about it and felt some butterflies, but I knew that I wanted to be able to take pictures of life where I found it, and sometimes that’s in people I don’t know.

It was a hot morning and there was so much life and energy around the fountain, I started there:

And then this dad caught my eye:

There was something so alive and vibrant in these moments that I wanted to share what I saw with him.  So, I gathered up my courage and went over and introduced myself, telling him that I thought I had some fun shots of him swinging the girls through the fountain, and offering to share the images with him.

 

We struck up a conversation, and soon, instead of taking pictures of “people I don’t know,” I was taking pictures of Mark & Kristy & their adorable twin girls:

 

What says summer like small girls in big towels?

 

Thank you, Mark & Kristy!  I’m so happy that I took a chance, venturing out with my camera, and offering to share what I saw with you.

Life is good.

Full gallery here:  https://kathyattheranch.com/portfolio/mark-kristy-at-the-hillsboro-farmers-market/