Philadelphia Portrait Project: Star Foster
November 12, 2006
Name: Star C. Foster
Neighborhood: Center City
Photographed in: Rittenhouse Square, on the Goose Girl Fountain
Why she chose it: Star chose Rittenhouse Square because it’s been one of her favorite spots in the city, and she’s been visiting ever since she was a kid growing up in Northeast Philadelphia. Star calls the park a gathering place for all sorts of city residents, and notes that her favorite part is that it’s a gathering place for artists. In the park, she’s seen one-man bands, break-dancers, drum circles, a midnight techno-dance party – and even a faux animatronic chess playing mime. Specifically, she cose the Goose Girl because she’s a good landmark for where to meet … if only she knew exactly what it was that the young girl is doing to that goose.
Note from Dominic: Out of the 40 or so shots, I picked this one because of her facial expression. Is it any wonder they call her Sarcasmo?
If you live in Philadelphia and want to photographed for the project, just let me know. You get to pick the place, and you get a 4 by 6 out of the deal.
Speedway
November 12, 2006
On his way to the Xpress … 8th and Bainbridge.
Philadelphia Portrait Project: Marisa
November 9, 2006
Philadelphia Portrait Project: Marisa, originally uploaded by dominicmercier.
Name: Marisa
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square
Photographed in: Rittenhouse Square, on a park bench
Why she chose it: Marisa lives in an apartment that’s been in her family since 1966 that’s two blocks away from Philadelphia’s most notable park. She grew up on the West Coast, but she’d visit the city every summer to see her grandparents. On those visits she’s spend hours sitting and playing in the park. The park, as it is for many Philadelphians, is an extension of her home and life, but perhaps even more so.
If you live in Philadelphia and want to photographed for the project, just let me know. You get to pick the place, and you get a 4 by 6 out of the deal.
For the Holidays
November 7, 2006
Homeless
November 6, 2006
Famous Footwear
November 5, 2006
A Bella Vista shoerack. Welcome to South Philly.
18th and Market
October 30, 2006
I caught this lady unawares on a walk to Rittenhouse Square this afternoon for a Portrait Project shoot. Those images are coming tomorrow, hopefully.
Bushel
October 27, 2006
Bushel, originally uploaded by dominicmercier.
A moldy oldie. From the Willow Steam Plant, Northern Liberties-ish.
Paint By Numbers
October 24, 2006
Paint By Numbers, originally uploaded by dominicmercier.
A Philadelphia Mural Arts Program project in process in South Philadelphia. Thanks to Patrick for the spot.
Junket
October 21, 2006
A junked bread truck for sale in South Philadelphia. Front and Reed streets.
