We didn’t share a common language, but his smile says everything I needed to know. I found him arranging items in the dairy section where I buy my almond milk.

We didn’t share a common language, but his smile says everything I needed to know. I found him arranging items in the dairy section where I buy my almond milk.

I take one or two photos each time I go for groceries. Diara has the warmest expression of anyone I have photographed. It's not a big smile, but his eyes are radiant.
I take one or two photos each time I go for groceries. Diara has the warmest expression of anyone I have photographed. It's not a big smile, but his eyes are radiant.
Meghan is the boss. Literally! She had to jump in because she saw me doing a photo shoot of Balkissa. Meghan, you are so much fun!
Meghan is the boss. Literally! She had to jump in because she saw me doing a photo shoot of Balkissa. Meghan, you are so much fun!
Shayron wanted to my photo to be perfect, so he struck this beautiful pose for me.
Shayron wanted to my photo to be perfect, so he struck this beautiful pose for me.
Sadekh was very skeptical until he found out I had a website. Then he got excited and we had a proper photo-shoot! I didn't post the one of him grinning!
Sadekh was very skeptical until he found out I had a website. Then he got excited and we had a proper photo-shoot! I didn't post the one of him grinning!
This gentleman also works security- he stands in the corner by the entrance. He doesn’t have an earpiece, but I was nervous! It took guts to take his picture y’all!

This gentleman also works security- he stands in the corner by the entrance. He doesn’t have an earpiece, but I was nervous! It took guts to take his picture y’all!

Alexis

Alexis

I was struck by how young Aman is. What a handsome young man. I wish him the best.
I was struck by how young Aman is. What a handsome young man. I wish him the best.
Willis offered me a choice of hazelnut or dark chocolate. I strolled around the store, and then came back so we could get the perfect picture of him. Willis you are cool!
Willis offered me a choice of hazelnut or dark chocolate. I strolled around the store, and then came back so we could get the perfect picture of him. Willis you are cool!
Balkissa directed this photoshoot! She wanted to make sure I came to her home environment within the store. She takes great pride in what she does. Thank you Balkissa!
Balkissa directed this photoshoot! She wanted to make sure I came to her home environment within the store. She takes great pride in what she does. Thank you Balkissa!
I asked Barbara if I needed to take a free sample to take her portrait.
I asked Barbara if I needed to take a free sample to take her portrait.
Carina knew she was doing me a favor! I was a little down because while shopping for kefir, I hadn’t gotten a single picture. Thank you Carina! You know you just made New York a little more awesome today.

Carina knew she was doing me a favor! I was a little down because while shopping for kefir, I hadn’t gotten a single picture. Thank you Carina! You know you just made New York a little more awesome today.

Hande is a genetic researcher. We see each other often and consider ourselves friends :-)
Hande is a genetic researcher. We see each other often and consider ourselves friends :-)
Shemika was nervous about being in this picture, until I let her know that she makes New York awesome! I am grateful to you, Shemika!
Shemika was nervous about being in this picture, until I let her know that she makes New York awesome! I am grateful to you, Shemika!
Myandra, I LOVE the hair! I used to have dreds myself, and can tell you it is very hard to scratch an itch under all those gorgeous tresses.
Myandra, I LOVE the hair! I used to have dreds myself, and can tell you it is very hard to scratch an itch under all those gorgeous tresses.
Allia! She grinned the whole time she was filling my bags, waiting for the big moment- click! You look amazing Allia!

Allia! She grinned the whole time she was filling my bags, waiting for the big moment- click! You look amazing Allia!

Work the camera Lindsay! Unlike me, the cashiers let me photograph them on a bad hair day.
Work the camera Lindsay! Unlike me, the cashiers let me photograph them on a bad hair day.
Howie is the most dignified employee at Whole Foods. I love his poise.
Howie is the most dignified employee at Whole Foods. I love his poise.
Jason must be more into sports than flowers!
Jason must be more into sports than flowers!
Today I found out I am lactose intolerant :-( Hector wished me all the best.
Today I found out I am lactose intolerant :-( Hector wished me all the best.
Nicole asked if I had ever seen her hair out? I can't imagine! Be my bestie!
Nicole asked if I had ever seen her hair out? I can't imagine! Be my bestie!
Focus always dresses up for work :-)
Focus always dresses up for work :-)
Flor, pick me to check out at your register every time!
Flor, pick me to check out at your register every time!
Susan was keeping the line moving! No time for pictures. Please be careful with my bananas Susan!
Susan was keeping the line moving! No time for pictures. Please be careful with my bananas Susan!
Menaka is from Sri Lanka. She was so happy to get her picture, because she says her body gets so tired at the register. This picture reminds her family that she can be happy too.
Menaka is from Sri Lanka. She was so happy to get her picture, because she says her body gets so tired at the register. This picture reminds her family that she can be happy too.
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