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Friday, August 21, 2009

The $1 Street Portrait Project, Part 1

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JOSEPH SCHELL
  • Joseph Schell
Name: Erin

Age: 31
Home: Pacific Heights
Background: We found Erin waiting next to a "Back in 10min" sticky note stuck to a shop window. Her blue and silver biking shoes and blue outfit matched her blue bike locked-up near by. Erin said she had just returned from a year traveling abroad, touring New Zealand, and England. After quitting a corporate insurance gig, she said she's now searching for a job, "something to feed the soul," in the non-profit or biotech industries.
Quote: "You aren't gonna cut me from the photo selection are you? Cause I would be distraught if you did."
Response to the $1: Took it after we told her to find someone that needs it. Smiling, she turned to the shop attendant opening the door and said, "Now I gotta find someone to give a dollar to."

JOSEPH SCHELL
  • Joseph Schell
Name: Chow
Age: 84
Home: Chinatown, San Francisco born and raised
Background: Retired for 20 years now, Chow had worked as a Seaman all his life. He has a wife, kids and grandchildren here in the city. We spotted Chow with the sun on his face leaning against a parking meter with his lunch leftovers. When we asked him if he would like to participate he exclaimed "Me!"
Quote: "Living on borrowed time."
Response to the $1: Declined

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