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Toronto Portrait Photographer || HEARTshots || Black + White Photography

Memoirs and musings of Darius Bashar. Toronto portrait photographer and writer, in pursuit of all things real, raw and intimate. 

This is Chloe

 

This is Chloe. Her answer at the end of the video instantly gave me goosebumps.

It still gives me goosebumps—even now as I am writing these words.

It’s as if my body is telling me to pay attention and that there is something important for me to receive in Chloe’s answer.

I have a feeling I am not the only one.

It blows my mind that there are so many strangers all around me—many of whom I will never speak to—who hold such deep wisdom.

What would happen to my life if I connected with more strangers? Not just for photos and social media, but as a way of living my life.

What if that employee at the grocery store, or that parking attendant, or that old man waiting for the bus has a key piece of my life’s puzzle?

What if I have a key piece of someone else’s life’s puzzle?

What if everyone I met is God in disguise?

Okay okay, I’m getting existential and deep. But that’s sort of my jam. :)

Thanks for coming on this journey with me.

And thank you Chloe. Your wisdom, grace and beautiful smile made an impact on me.

Sincerely,

D

PS: If you want to see the behind the scenes video of me approaching Chloe and taking these photos, check out my Instagram or my TikTok.