Day: May 3, 2020

March 24, 2020

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Two teens stand at Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews, NC on March 24, 2020. Parks are being closed and wrapped in caution tape to discourage social gatherings and limit the spread of Covid-19. (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)
Swings at Squirrel Lake Park are wrapped in caution tape to discourage social gatherings and limit the spread of Covid-19 on March 24, 2020 in Matthews, NC. (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)
Andres Coto draws on the glass of Panera Bread on March 25, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. Restaurants have transitioned to only pick up and take out orders due to the Covid-19 outbreak. (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)
A stay home, stay safe sits at a high traffic stoplight in Matthews, NC on March 25, 2020. (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)

Rainy days are another one of those times when I know that only crazy people are photojournalists. I could be cuddled up watching movies in my bed but instead, I head for the grey skies and puddles to see what I can create. What you don’t see is my boyfriend holding an umbrella over my head photographing caution tape at the park… the things we do for love. Another act of kindness was while photographing the Panera employee, Andres Coto, it started to rain again and my boyfriend stayed in the car. Of course, I was underprepared but dedicated to framing that boys face perfectly within the letters so I was willing to wait for the moment and get wet. After a couple of minutes, I was clearly wet but I didn’t mind too much my camera and I were fine enough. Next thing I know Andres comes out and hands me a Panera rain jacket to use while I stand there. It was so kind and made my day! Small acts of kindness do make a difference!