Joe, in his 90’s, was still going to hang out in a South Philly vacuum shop every day when this photograph was taken.That’s how I met him, completely by chance. By chance, I’d ended up with a vacuum a few days before. By chance, I’d discovered Joe’s shop as hit number one on my search. By Chance, I’d brought my camera on the journey. I’m shy by nature, always have been. It takes a strong feeling for me to ask a stranger for their photo. Something in my head ticks that this person has a story to tell. In Joe’s case, it’s almost one of tragedy. He’s outlived all his friends and has no where to turn for company except the warm embrace of strangers’ presence as they search for their own perfect piece.
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