30 Strangers - A Justin Hackworth Photography Project

Call for Participants - 2011

2011-03-04T07:33:00.000-08:00

It’s time for a big announcement! Year FOUR of the 30 Strangers Portrait Project and fundraiser is about to begin. Once again, we’ll be doing portraits of mothers and daughters (2, 3, or 4 generations) and raising money for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis.

To be selected all you need to do is leave a comment at this link here. We’ll pick 30 of them. You have until March 8, 2011, at midnight. Most participants will be selected at random and then we’ll hand-pick a few just to spice it up. If you are selected, we’ll email you and you must respond to my email within two days.

Please, please, please read the the next few paragraphs before you leave a comment. We want to make sure you understand the guidelines and that you have all the info you’ll need. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

We welcome out-of-towners! Last year about half of the participants came from outside Utah. Howdy, stranger.

What is 30 Strangers?
A Justin Hackworth Photography project. It works like this. For the entire month of April 2011 I will make a portrait of a mother and daughter every day. 30 portraits – 30 days. The $250 session fee is waived. Instead, we’ll be collecting a $45 donation per session for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis, in Provo.

Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! How do I get picked?
Hold on, tiger. I’d love to pick you, so please leave a comment on this blog post. Keep in mind, there are some guidelines. Please read carefully.

It’s not called 30 Strangers for nothing. To participate, you and I must have never met. Although we’ll be strangers when I photograph you, I certainly hope we don’t remain that way. Part of what makes this project great is the new friends I get to meet.
Also, we’re looking for people that are age 6 to 108. Why not under the age of 6? Too fidgety. Why not over 108? There are some stairs to my office.
When you leave a comment on the blog, be sure to include your email address. Don’t worry. Your email won’t show up for all to see, but I’ll be able to see it and get a hold of you if (when!) you are selected. In your blog comment, if you’d like to mention 3 days that will work best for you, that will really help me out. Remember, this is for April 2011.
All portrait sessions will take place at 4:00pm each day at my studio in Provo.

Now, those are the essential details so feel free to post your comment. And if you’re dying to know more, keep reading.

What do I get out of it?
I’m glad you asked. You’ll be part of this historic project and donating to a good cause. You’ll experience an artistic, professional portrait session with the most important people in your life. I’ll create something personal and unique that will become more important to you over time. Your portrait will be part of an exhibit that will take place in September 2011.

Each session will receive one signed 8×10 fine art print and further prints will be available for purchase.

Why are you doing this?
There’s something about a project with structure and tight parameters that fuels the creation of an expressive body of work, in this case, exploring the relationship between mothers and daughters. I love being a portrait photographer. Making images that move people and offer a sense of the subject’s personality is deeply fulfilling.

I’m also looking forward to raising money and awareness for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis, an organization founded on protecting these vital relationships.

I can’t wait to see who walks through the door and the images we’ll make. This is my fourth year doing the 30 Strangers project and I look forward to this from the time I finish the last one until it begins again. I absolutely love working on this.

Can I see what you’ve done in the past?
You sure can. Here is a gallery of 30 Strangers from 2010. You can also check out 2009 and 2008. And here’s where you can see more of my portrait work.

What type of person are you looking for?
A mother and daughter combination. What would be even better than that would be a grandmother, mother and daughter. What would be even better than that would be a great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, daughter. What would be even better than that would be any of those groups I just mentioned, but when they came to the studio, they brought me a pie or a Henry Wienhard’s vanilla creme soda.

Can I include more than one of my daughters?
You’re welcome to bring them and if there is time, we can photograph you all together. For this project, however, I am looking for one person from each generation. That is the focus of the project and I can’t guarantee that we’ll have time for anything beyond that. (But we’ll probably have time, and come on, what am I going to do, turn away your other two daughters? Look at them. All dressed up and that one is wearing make up. She never wears make up.)

How long do the portrait sessions last?
Usually about 1 hour. Sometimes less, sometimes a little more.

When can I see the photographs from my session?
In the studio, one to two weeks after your session. We’ll schedule an appointment and together we’ll view your images. I’ll also update the blog daily with favorites. If you are coming from out of town and are unable to return to the studio to view the images, we have an alternative for you.

I am extremely beautiful. Will you be intimidated by my good looks?
Probably not. I’m married to a very beautiful girl, so I’m used to being around lovely people.

Do you like cheese?
Well sure–who doesn’t, but what does that have to do with this project?

Do these pants make me look fat?
Are you kidding me? You look fabulous! I wish I had a picture of you.

YES, I'M STILL TALKING ABOUT 30 STRANGERS

2010-09-23T14:54:00.000-07:00

If you didn’t get a chance to see it in July, or if you just didn’t get enough of it and you want to see it again, the 30 Strangers exhibit is now showing at the Provo library’s art gallery. It’s up now and will be there until September 28th. Take the whole family and show ‘em how cultured you are and junk.

In conjunction with the exhibit, on September 23rd, 6pm, I will be giving a presentation at the Provo library about portrait photography. I’m going to talk a little about the project, a little bit about portrait photography in general, and a little bit about how you, yes you, can make great portraits of your own if you’re into that sort of thing. I’ll also be telling a hilarious story about Santa humiliating a 6 year old girl. You don’t want to miss that. I hope to see you there.

30 STRANGERS EXHIBIT - A PERFECT NIGHT

2010-09-23T14:50:00.000-07:00

At our 30 Strangers reception on July 2nd, I overheard everything from “Exquisite” and “I feel like I’m standing on sacred ground” to “I don’t get it” and a few things in between.

Thanks to everyone that came and made the 30 Strangers project and exhibit a grand success.

I thought it might be fun to share with you some of the questions people asked on the night of the exhibit, and I also have some pictures to show that were taken at the opening.

First, the questions:
Did you just find people randomly on the street?
Nope. It was far more calculated than that. First of all, people left a comment on the blog if they wanted to participate. We made random selections from the 429 that left comments. After those 30 were selected and scheduled, we were in contact with all of them with reminders about their appointment and tips about what to wear. I knew in advance the names of everyone that was coming to be photographed. Knowing who was coming was essential because we printed a welcome sign for them upon arrival that included everyone’s name.

Is everyone you photographed from the area?
Some are, but not all of them. People came to Provo at the own expense from all over the country to be a part of the project.

What was the farthest anyone traveled?
We had two different people from Washington DC. One just happened to be in town for her daughter’s graduation, so she didn’t come specifically for the project, but the other one did. The farthest anyone drove had to be Natalie (so glad we’re now besties) and her mother. Nat drove from Moscow Idaho and her mother came from Portland.

Have you ever thought about doing fathers and sons?
I thought about it for about 6 seconds. Moms care more. That’s really what it comes down to. It’s not like photographing fathers and sons is less valuable, but honestly, they don’t care as much as moms. Women show up for their appointments, get all dressed up, and have a good time going through with it all. I just don’t see that guys would be as invested.

Will you do this next year?
Probably. At this point I imagine I’ll do it every year. I can’t imagine a reason not to.

What if you run out of strangers?
Are you kidding me? This is a pretty big planet. I’ll never run out of strangers. I go to my neighborhood grocery store (go Days Market!) and see people there all the time I don’t know and that’s in my very own neighborhood. But that brings up a good point. I’d love to do the project next year in San Diego or Austin Texas. Anyone reading this have an interest in that? I’d need a little help to spread the word in such places if I was to pull it off out of state.

How did you get the idea for the project?
This question has been answered here, but it was originally, in 2008, a creative project. After the first year, my wife and I thought of ways to improve it and make it more meaningful for the people involved. The idea of mothers and daughters came from a conversation with Kent Miles, and the idea of having people donate to the women’s shelter was my wife’s idea. The only thing I thought of was to have me taking the pictures.

Did the people you photograph come from the Women’s Shelter?
Nope. The only link is that they made donations to the shelter.

And then there were some technical questions about the framing and the printing. I made all the prints myself. They were printed on an Epson 2880 printer. The paper is Epson Velvet Fine Art and I get everything from Pictureline in Salt Lake. There may be cheaper places online for some of these things, but I’m big believer in buying local.

All images were shot using a Canon 5D Mark II.

And now, some picture from July 2nd. First, from Trevor Christensen.

Mindy Gledhill and Courtney Kendrick

From Brett Howell

From Diana Palmer

It’s hard to be a host and photograph the event. You kind of have to do one or the other. That’s why I had asked if my friends Trevor, Brett and Diana would come and take some pictures. I wanted to have a record of how things played out, and I want to thank those three for taking pictures for me. I think they did a great job.

But I don’t go very many places without a camera and I did happen to get a few pictures of some of my friends that came that night.

Leo Weidner

Lisa Clark

Rebekah Westover

Carina Hoskisson

Brett Howell

Jenn Cobia

Sarah Ward

Steven Waggoner

I’ll most likely do the 30 Stranger project again next year and I’d love to include you. If you want to know when we’re announcing next year’s project, your best bet is to sign up for our occasional newsletter, as those are the folks that will hear about it first. You can sign up here.

And if you would like to get portraits of you and the people you love, there’s no reason to wait to see if you can be a part of next year’s project. I’m making these kinds of portraits year-round. I’m currently booked until the third week of August, but have availability starting August 23rd. Give me a jingle. I’ll catch you on the jangle.

30 STRANGERS SPONSORS

2010-09-23T14:48:00.000-07:00

Big, big thanks to those great businesses that sponsored the 30 Strangers exhibit this year. It couldn’t have happened without them and we are so grateful for their support of the project and our fund-raising efforts. We asked for sponsorships from businesses we already love and care about. This year, our sponsor were:

Alta Moda Bridal – The finest bridal gowns in the state

Pictureline – Where I buy all my gear and supplies

Ryan Cambell – Farmers Insurance

Provo Town Square – Where the exhibit took place

Clik Elite – My cameras and equipment are carried in these packs

The Mandate Press – I trust them to print my business cards

30 STRANGERS - OUR FUNDRAISER CONTINUES

2010-09-23T14:40:00.000-07:00

Wow. Last night was amazing. I’m calling it a grand success. It’s hard to know exactly how many people came to our 30 Strangers exhibit but I estimate about 300 – 350 people.

I just can’t say enough how grateful I am for those that came and for those that were part of the project.

A more lengthy description will come soon, complete with photographs from a couple of Provo’s finest photographers that will show how things played out at the exhibit last night.

But for now, if you missed it, you still have some time to see the exhibit. We’ll be open on the following days and times:
July 5 12pm – 8pm
July 6-9 2pm – 5pm
Gallery address – 26 West Center Street – Provo UT

Important note: The 30 Strangers project is a fund raiser for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis. During our exhibit, our fundraiser continues. For a $75 donation to the Center, you can schedule your own mother-daughter portrait session on select days July – October. Come on down to the exhibit to sign up.

30 STRANGERS - BEHIND THE SCENES

2010-09-23T14:34:00.000-07:00

The 30 Strangers exhibit is this Friday. July 2nd. It’s going to be great fun. I hope to see you there.

I thought I’d share with you the process of selecting the images that will go in the show.

I estimate that over the course of the month of April, I shot 6,000 – 8,000 images for this project. That got narrowed down pretty quickly to 2,267. Those are the images I showed the clients when the came back to see their pictures. Anywhere from 60 – 120 images per session.

I took those 2,000 images and selected 118 that were possible candidates for the show. I made 4×6 prints of those 118 pictures, drove to Salt Lake, and got Kent Miles to help me make the final selection.

On Friday, if you come to the show, you’ll see the 30 images we selected.

I asked Kent to help me for a few reasons. Kent has had more photography exhibits than any other photographer in the state. He has such a broad understanding of taking multiple pieces, and combing them to make a single piece, which is to say, the exhibit. Not only is he a excellent photographer, but he’s an excellent artist, and a skill separate from that of a photographer, a gallery curator. Also, he’s looking at the images with fresh eyes. I’d spend quite a bit of time looking at these pictures that it’s helpful to have someone with new perspective.

Selecting 30 from 118 isn’t just a matter of picking the best picture from each session. To make an interesting exhibit, you want to create some rhythm from piece to piece. There’s got to be some variety, not just in size and orientation (square, vertical, horizontal) but also in the tone and message and feeling from each picture. So you lay them all out and see how one picture will look next to another. You ask, do any others that look the same as this one. How should this one be cropped. On and on.

The cropping makes a huge difference. As we’d look at each image, Kent would spend time coming up with different variations on how each one should be cropped. He’s always said that the most important line you draw in your pictures is the line you draw around the edge of the frame. You can see that different parts of the image become emphasized more or less, depending on where you put the edge of the frame. Often times, radically altering the way you respond to the original image.

Here are some things to think about when you come to the exhibit on Friday that may help you enjoy the show a little more. Questions to consider–

1. Why is this image (whatever one you’re looking at) placed next to this image? Do they strengthen each other by being placed next to each other?
2. Why would he crop it like this? Would the impact of the picture be improved if it was cropped more? Less?
3. How do these pictures make me feel?
4. What do these pictures say about the relationships between mothers and daughters?
5. Is it the photographer’s responsibility to tell the truth about these people’s relationship or is it ok to just make them look good?
6. If the pictures move you in any way, can you describe why? If the pictures don’t do anything for you, can you describe why?
7. How does the way they are presented (how they are framed, placement in the gallery) effect the way you feel about the collection as a whole?

And here’s Kent, hard at work:

See you Friday, July 2nd – 6-9pm.

And remember, if you can’t make it on Friday night, we’ll have the following additional gallery hours:
July 3 & 5 12pm – 8pm
July 6-9 2pm – 5pm

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Justin Hackworth Photography. We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.

30 STRANGERS - THE EXHIBIT

2010-09-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

Opening Reception

July 2, 2010 – 6-9pm

Where
26 West Center Street, Provo UT – (Map) Two doors West of Los Hermanos, and 1/2 block West of Justin Hackworth Photography

Come join us for the 30 Strangers exhibit on July 2.
How did one photographer and 30 strangers team up to help local victims of domestic violence? Find out when art and activism come together at a downtown Provo gallery on Friday, July 2.

Featuring the work of Justin Hackworth, the “30 Strangers III: Portraits of Mothers & Daughters” exhibit will raise funds for the Center for Women & Children in Crisis.

For each day in April 2010 Justin Hackworth photographed a mother and daughter he had never met before. Instead of the usual session fee, Hackworth asked participants to make donations the the Center for Women and Children in Crisis.

The fundraising continues
On July 2 at the opening reception, you can schedule your own mother-daughter portrait session with Justin Hackworth for a $75 donation to the Center.
Everyone’s invited. Don’t be a stranger.

Additional gallery hours
July 3 & 5 12pm – 8pm
July 6-9 2pm – 5pm

Gallery of images from the previous years
2009
2008

I have more questions. What should I do?
Call me: 801.916.6993 or email me: justin@justinhackworth.com
You can also read the press release.

Quick review of all the important details

Opening reception and fundraiser
July 2 6pm-9pm

Location
26 West Center Street. 1/2 block West of Justin Hackworth Photography

Additional gallery hours
July 3 & 5 12pm – 8pm
July 6-9 2pm – 5pm

Press Release
http://justinhackworth.com/30strangers/2010-pressrelease.html

30 STRANGERS - WRAP-UP COMING SOON

2010-09-23T14:28:00.000-07:00

Wow, 30 Strangers is over, and I loved it. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who made it happen. I have more to write, and I’ll be posting a wrap-up soon, but for now I just want to say that it was another great year, and I appreciate everyone who’s been along for the ride. Details about the exhibit will be coming soon, too.

Thank you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY THIRTY

2010-09-23T14:23:00.000-07:00

Georgia told her mother-in-law to block out some time on April 30th. Didn’t tell her why because she thought if Ellen knew it was to get her picture taken, she wouldn’t want to come. A couple days before they were supposed to arrive, Georgia did, in fact, tell Ellen that they were going to be photographed. Ellen said, “Oh, is that it? I’m so relieved. I thought we were going for pedicures.”

Meet Georgia and Ellen.

Read Georgia’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-NINE

2010-09-23T14:16:00.001-07:00

Karen came from Ogden and her mother came from Cedar City to be photographed for the 30 Strangers project. About her mother, Karen said, “She is the glue that holds this family together and she is my best friend.” Thanks for the big laughs. I had a great time.

and for some extra fun, since Karen used to work at Kiddie Candids a while ago, we took this picture:

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We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-EIGHT

2010-09-23T14:12:00.000-07:00

Here’s something awesome. When you meet Joanie’s daughter and you say “Nice to meet you” she says, “The pleasure is all mine” and then giggles.

Read Joanie’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-SEVEN

2010-09-23T14:04:00.000-07:00

These two look like they could be sisters. They aren’t, though. One of them is the mom. For a fun game, guess which one.

Thanks Meridith, for coming by today.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-SIX

2010-09-23T13:59:00.000-07:00

Kate is headed to New York City for an internship this summer. In the mean time, she came by my studio today with her mother and her two sisters. She digs fashion and big cities, so I think she’ll fit right in when she gets to New York. Good luck out there, and thanks for coming today.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy families and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-FIVE

2010-09-23T13:53:00.000-07:00

Rachael, founder of Today’s Momma, is bright and cheerful. Her daughter is hilarious. I am smitten by both of them.

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Justin Hackworth Photography. We’re not just making pictures–we’re making history.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-FOUR

2010-09-23T13:45:00.000-07:00

If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered why Salt Lake Magazine has been looking so good the past three years or so. You can blame it on Heidi. She’s worked in magazine publishing for quite a while, and for the last three years has been art director for Salt Lake Magazine and Utah Bride and Groom. She knows what she’s doing.

I’m so glad she came with her daughter and her mother. We had a great time talking about magazines, friends we have in common, parenting, and how to restore an old home. Thanks so much for coming.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy families and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-THREE

2010-09-23T13:35:00.000-07:00

Kristi’s youngest daughter is a cancer survivor. And Kristi said her oldest daughter survived her sister having cancer. Kristi survived, too and said she has the most beautiful daughters in the world. See for yourself. They drove from Denver through a snow storm to get here. I’m glad they did.

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Justin photographs happy families and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-TWO

2010-09-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

People come to my studio to be photographed. First, I invite them to sit on the sofa and we talk for a bit. I want to know a little more about them. So in comes Camille with her mother, sister, and grandmother. We chat for a while and then go next door to the studio.

I was in the corner getting the right lens and Camille’s grandmother walks over to me, away from the others, and whispers, “This family is crazy!” Well, whether or not that’s true, there’s nothing wrong with that, if you ask me. Crazy people will dance.

Raise the roof, ladies.
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Justin Hackworth photographs crazy or sane families, people dancing or sitting, grandmothers and high schoolers, and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-ONE

2010-04-22T15:16:00.000-07:00

Marta drove to Provo from Idaho Falls, Idaho to be photographed for the 30 Strangers project. I asked Marty about her name and she told me if she could choose her own name it would be Claire. Marta told me, since she and her mother’s names are similar, at home they call her Mini Mart. I love that. Mini Mart. Cute.

A good story: During our portrait session, Marty got a little teary-eyed and said to her daughter, I’m just realizing how beautiful you are.

Well, you are both beautiful and I’d like to thank you for coming.

Now, meet Marta and Marty.

And they are writers. Read Marta’s blog here and read Marty’s blog here.

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Utah photographer Justin Hackworth loves to photograph happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you. Getting married? We should talk.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY

2010-04-22T15:07:00.000-07:00

We started walking up the stairs of the parking lot. I thought we’d go up a few floors. On the second level, Jewel said, “Don’t you remember I told you I’m almost 80!”

In my life, I’ve only met two people named Jewel and both of them I’ve met this last week.

I’d like you to meet Jewel, Paula, and Judy, from Fairview, Utah.

By the way, I think Judy looks like the character Jenna on 30 Rock. What do you think?

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Justin Hackworth Photography: We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.

30 STRANGERS - DAY NINETEEN

2010-04-22T15:04:00.000-07:00

Courtney is a nursing student at BYU. Her mother runs marathons and teaches math. Her grandmother keeps everyone in line (cue the cracking whip sound). I’m glad we’re no longer strangers and I had a great time meeting these ladies.

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SIDE NOTE: Now, from these selected pictures, it would appear that no one smiled or laughed the whole time. Nothing could be further from the truth. Big laughs were had from beginning to end and I have some of those pictures, too. Maybe now would be as good of a time as any to explain my selection process for the images I choose to show on the blog during this project.

First of all, I’m looking through all the images and selecting those that I think are the strongest pictures. For me, that’s the first order of business here. Then I look at which images will be different from those that have been posted in previous days. A few other things go into account. But that’s basically how I pick what to post each day for the 30 Strangers project.

I know that the people in the pictures have a different criteria. They would pick the pictures where they look the cutest, the pictures that show their best side, the ones that are most flattering and the pictures that do the best of showing off their fabulous hair. I think about those things too, but for the blog, I mostly want to put up the most compelling images. Sometimes what I like best and what the subject likes best turn out to be the same. I love it when that happens.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events (I’m talking about weddings, there) and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY EIGHTEEN

2010-04-22T15:02:00.001-07:00

Ann Dee is a great writer and the youngest of nine kids. She came with her mother, Jewel. Jewel grew up in a mortuary, and so that why, Ann Dee said, movies like The Shining are her favorite. These women are hilarious. Before they arrived, Ann Dee wrote to me, “My mom has always been personable and funny. Now she’s extra personable and funny. Be ready.” I don’t know how you get ready for someone like Jewel, but once she shows up, just sit back and enjoy.

Meet Ann Dee and Jewel

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY SEVENTEEN

2010-04-22T14:59:00.000-07:00

Lindsay made a short trip from Arizona with her mother and daughter to be a part of the 30 Strangers project. To Provo and back in one day. In an email before she came, she told me her daughter would sing me a song if I asked nicely. I can’t believe I forgot to ask. That is something I already regret. Also in the email, Lindsay said, “I love my Mom. I hope I can be as good of a mother as she was to me.”

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Justin Hackworth photographs mothers and daughters and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY SIXTEEN

2010-04-22T14:57:00.001-07:00

In January Wendy moved from Massechusettes to Bountiful, Utah. One difference, she says, is that in Utah people don’t look at her like a crazy person for having such a “huge” family. She has four kids. Three boys and this little angel. Meet Wendy and her daughter.

Read Wendy’s popular design blog here.

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Weddings and portrait photography from Justin Hackworth. We’re not just making pictures. We’re making history.

30 STRANGERS - DAY FIFTEEN

2010-04-22T14:55:00.001-07:00

We’re half way through the project and things are going great.

Let me tell you about Veronica. She lives in Texas and thought it would be great to be a part of our 30 Strangers project. So she left a comment on the blog and hoped she’d get picked. But there were lots of people that left a comment and only 30 spots. Sorry to say, she didn’t get picked.

This story has a happy ending, though.

So one day she was reading through all the other comments and noticed that someone named Lauren had left a comment. She wondered if it just happened to be her daughter Lauren. Turns out, it was her daughter, and it turns out that Lauren got picked so Veronica got to be one of the strangers after all. Warms your heart, yes?

Meet Veronica and Lauren.

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Justin Hackworth is a wedding and portrait photographer. He loves his job, he loves to photograph weddings and portraits, he loves to speak in third person on his blog, and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY FOURTEEN

2010-04-22T14:53:00.001-07:00

Delightful, funny, and pleasant. Alison and I laughed and laughed. I love to take pictures and all, but when Alison came, I just wanted to keep talking and asking her questions.

And it turns out our two boys love some of the same vocabulary words. The kind you can’t say in church. (Or at least you hope they don’t).

Read Alison’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY THIRTEEN

2010-04-22T14:49:00.000-07:00

Natalie’s mom said, “When Natalie was young we’d put on her the floor and she’d be so happy when we paid attention to her”. (Natalie, am I telling that accurately?)

Natalie drove from Moscow, Idaho and her mother came from Oregon to be part of the 30 Strangers project. Oh, man, am I glad they did.

Read Natalie’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth is a wedding and portrait photographer and he wants to photograph you. We’re not just making pictures. We’re making history.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWELVE

2010-04-22T14:46:00.000-07:00

Here’s four generations, all born and raised in Logan, Utah. Ali told me, “our sassiness and spice comes from my grandmother.”

Read Alli’s blog here.

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Justin photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you. We’re not just making pictures, we’re making history.

30 STRANGERS - DAY ELEVEN

2010-04-22T14:43:00.000-07:00

Susan came from Denver to be photographed with her only daughter who is in school at BYU. She told me in an email that she thought the didn’t look anything alike. I don’t know about you, but I can totally see a resemblance. For one thing, they’re both lovely.

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Justin Hackworth is a wedding and portrait photographer and he wants to photograph you. Give me a jingle, I’ll catch you on the jangle.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TEN

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From Katherine:

When my younger brother was 3 years old he drowned in an accident. I was only five at the time but it affected me and made me the person I am today. My mother’s life was forever changed. She is a fighter and my hero.

Meet Katherine and Frances

Read Katherine’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people anywhere on the planet. Interested in portraits like this of the people you love? We should talk.

30 STRANGERS - DAY NINE

2010-04-22T14:36:00.001-07:00

What I like about Candalyn and her mother is just how much they have to say to each other. It didn’t take long to get them talking and once they did, they were off and running. Oh, and they were easy with the smiles. Oh, and they are such a delight to be around. Thanks for coming, ladies.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY EIGHT

2010-04-22T14:30:00.000-07:00

Two things. First of all, Emily, her daughter and her mother all flew in from Denver to be part of the 30 Strangers project. And here’s the fun part. They came to Provo, and her last name is Provost. Get it? Provo–Provost. Neat, huh. And they’ve never been here before so I suggested they eat at Communal, Pizzeria 712, Rooster and Gurus while they are here. I think they went to Communal for lunch.

So that’s a good story and all, but get this. Emily and her mother are fighters. Strong women. Survivors. Her mother has had breast cancer twice, and beat it both times. And Emily has had breast cancer and beat it. Emily’s father, not so fortunate. He died of breast cancer 3 years ago.

In an email to me before she came, Emily wrote, I’m a positive and funny person. Really. So don’t worry about the session being all “cancery cancerton.”

She was right. Positive and funny. And now, meet three of my new favorite people.

Read Emily’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth loves his job and wants to photograph you. Interested in getting beautiful portraits of the important people in your life? We should talk.

30 STRANGERS - DAY SEVEN

2010-04-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

Sometimes people aren’t sure what to do when they get their picture taken. You know, how to stand, where to put their hands, where to look, if they should smile.

If they ask me if they should smile, I always say the same thing. I say, if you feel a smile coming on, then smile, but don’t fake a smile.

Now let me tell you about Debbie and her daughters. They are natural smilers. They couldn’t help but smile. Sometimes I would say, not just for a second, don’t smile. That would last a frame or two, but slowly, slowly, a gorgeous grin would creep back on their face.

Pure joy. These girls are cheerful. That’s all there is to it.

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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.

30 STRANGERS - DAY SIX

2010-04-22T14:25:00.000-07:00

Kalli and Connie are from Wyoming. I wish so bad I could tell you the joke Kalli told me about a horse, but you really need to hear it. It won’t do any good to write it out. Just trust me. It was hilarious.

Read Kalli’s blog here.

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Justin photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY FIVE

2010-04-22T14:21:00.001-07:00

Jennifer flew in from Houston and her mom came from Cedar City. About half way through our photo session, Jennifer said, “My mom doesn’t even know why we’re here. Isn’t that great that she’d come, anyway.” Yes it is.

When we were finished, Jennifer sang me an Ingrid Michaelson song. Now that’s a pretty good way to spend an afternoon. Taking pictures and listening to great music.

Read Jennifer’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY FOUR

2010-04-22T14:18:00.002-07:00

He was in the Air Force. She worked in his office. They went to the same dance one Friday night. He asked her on a date. She said, “I wouldn’t date you if you were the last man on earth.” They’ve been married for 56 years.

Here’s Pat with her daughter and grand-daughter.

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Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and he wants to photograph you. Getting married? Hot diggity, you’re in luck. We photograph weddings, too.

30 STRANGERS - DAY ONE

2010-04-22T14:18:00.001-07:00

30 STRANGERS - DAY THREE

2010-04-22T14:14:00.000-07:00

As you may know, 30 Strangers is not only a portrait project, but also a fund-raiser for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis. Instead of paying me a session fee, participants in this project make a donation to the women’s shelter here in town. What they do at the crisis center is both is remarkable and essential. Before Jodi came to be photographed for day three of the project, here’s what she said in an email to me:

Crisis Centers have a special, close place in my heart. 11 years ago, I was forced to spend a couple of days in a Crisis center in Arizona with my young son. I will never forget the kindness and protectiveness they showed me in a time in my life that i was frightened, far away from family and those that love me, and I needed help. The crisis center opened their doors to me and extended a helping hand & a tenderness that I will never forget.

And now, Jodi and her family.

Read Jodi’s blog here.

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWO

2010-04-22T14:08:00.000-07:00

It’s good to laugh. So you’d be doing yourself a favor to meet Jessica and Amilyn. Jessica’s a social worker in L.A. and Amilyn buys and sells houses in Utah. They look alike, they get along, and they will charm the socks right off you.

And now, day two, Amilyn and Jessica. Thanks for coming, ladies.

Read Jessica’s blog here.

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Justin Hackworth photographs real estate agents, social workers, curly haired girls, and he wants to photograph you.

30 STRANGERS - DAY ONE

2010-04-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

Six years ago, on April 1st, Jenn’s 9 month old baby passed away. Since then, the family finds something meaningful to do every year on this day to remember little Lillian. They go to the grave site and they also donate blankets to the hospital. This year, in addition to those things, Jenn was selected to be one of the 30 Strangers and asked if she could come on April 1st. She wanted to be photographed with her other daughter as a tribute to the one they lost. I was so happy to be able to accommodate that request.

So now, here we go. The 30 Strangers has begun and we’ve started with a powerful and touching story to kick the whole thing off. Be sure and come back to the blog every day, as I’ll be posting a few selected images from each session.

This is day one. Enjoy.

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Justin photographs happy people and beautiful events. Getting married? We should talk. Getting married in Greece or Italy? My passport is current. Just saying…

2010-03-02T07:05:00.000-08:00

Here we go! Announcing year three of the 30 Strangers Portrait Project and fund raiser. Once again, we’ll be doing portraits of mothers and daughters.

Last year, it was first come, first served. This year, all you need to do is leave a comment on my regular blog here and we’ll be selecting people at random. You have until March 5, 2010, at midnight. If you are selected you must respond to my email within two days.

Please, please, read the following info before you leave a comment. We want to make sure you have all the details and info you’ll need. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

What is 30 Strangers?
A Justin Hackworth Photography project. It works like this. For the entire month of April 2010 I will make a portrait of a mother and daughter every day. 30 portraits – 30 days.

Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! How do I get picked?
Hold on, tiger. I’d love to pick you so please leave a comment on my main blog and we’ll randomly select you. Keep in mind, there are some guidelines. Please read carefully.

It’s not called 30 Strangers for nothing. To participate, you and I must have never met.

Also, we’re looking for people that are age 6 to 108. Why not under the age of 6? Too fidgety. Why not over 108? There are some stairs to my office.

When you leave a comment on the blog, be sure to include your email address. Don’t worry. Your email won’t show up for all to see, but I’ll be able to see it and get a hold of you if (when!) you are selected. All portrait sessions will take place at 4:00pm each day. Remember, this is for April 2010. When you arrive, I’ll ask that you sign a model release (pretty standard stuff). In your blog comment, if you’d like to mention 3 days that will work best for you, that will really help me out.

Although we’ll be strangers when I photograph you, I certainly hope we don’t remain that way. Part of what makes this project great is the people I get to know.

Now, those are the essential details so feel free to post your comment. And if you’re dying to know more, keep reading.

Each session will receive one signed 8×10 fine art print and further prints will be available for purchase.

What’s this about donations to a worthy cause?
Great question. The thing you should know about the 30 Strangers project is that the $250 session fee is waived. Instead, we’ll be collecting a $45 donation per session for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis, in Provo.

Can I see what you’ve done in the past?
Go here to see portraits from 30 Strangers 2009, and here for 30 Strangers 2008. And here’s where you can see more of my portrait work.

I’m going to take my time and think about whether or not I want to participate.
Well, that’s up to you, but last year I filled all 30 spots in under 2 hours. This year, you have until March 5 at midnight to leave a comment on the blog. Participants will be randomly selected from those that leave a comment.

Where will the photographs be taken?
My studio in Provo, Utah.

How long do the portrait sessions last?
Usually about 1 hour. Sometimes less, sometimes a little more.

I’m also looking forward to raising money and awareness for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis, an organization founded on protecting these vital relationships.

I can’t wait to see who walks through the door and the images we’ll make. This is my third year doing the 30 Strangers project and I have been looking forward to this ever since we finished last year’s project.

When can I see the photographs from my session?
In the studio, one to two weeks after your session. We’ll schedule an appointment and together we’ll view your images. Each session will recieve one signed 8×10 print and you’ll have the opportunity to purchase additional prints. I’ll also update the blog daily with favorites.

I am extremely beautiful. Will you be intimidated by my good looks?
Probably not. I’m married to a very beautiful girl, so I’m used to being around lovely people.

Do you like cheese?
Well sure–who doesn’t, but what does that have to do with this project?

Have you ever churned your own butter?
Ok, enough with the questions. Just leave a comment on this blog post if you want to be a part of 30 Strangers.

Thirty Strangers Exhibit

2009-06-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

30 Strangers 2: Portraits of Mothers and Daughters

The Exhibit - July 2nd, 2009 - 6 - 9pm

1 East Center Street - Suite 215
Provo, UT
(view map)

Join one photographer and 30 Strangers in helping local victims of domestic violence. For each day in April 2009 Justin Hackworth photographed a mother and daughter he had never met before. Instead of paying a session fee, these 30 strangers made donations to the Center for Women and Children in Crisis.

Now you can do the very same thing. At the 30 Strangers Exhibit Opening Reception, you can make a $25 donation and schedule a mother-daughter session of your own. For a $75 donation, you can schedule a family portrait session. Donate on July 2 and schedle your session on select dates through September.

Be a part of art and activism. And don't be a stranger.

Press Release For the Thity Strangers Exhibit

2009-06-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

Good to have you back. Enjoy. Don't forget our 30 Strangers Exhibit on July 2, 2009

Photography Show Benefits Women’s Shelter

Provo, Utah – June 23, 2009 – How did one photographer and 30 strangers team up to help local victims of domestic violence? Find out when art and activism come together at a downtown Provo gallery on Thursday, July 2. Featuring the work of Justin Hackworth, the “30 Strangers II: Portraits of Mothers & Daughters” exhibit will raise funds for the Center for Women & Children in Crisis.

For the second edition of Hackworth’s 30 Strangers Project, the fine art photographer shot portraits of 30 sets of mothers and daughters, some spanning four generations, over 30 days. In lieu of a sitting fee, each donated $25 to the Center. Hackworth is offering the same arrangement during the show opening, which starts at 6pm at the Knight-Block Building at the corner of University Avenue and Center Street.

Shelter manager Kim Kowallis hopes the show also boosts awareness of the Center’s mission. “I want people to realize how many women and kids we serve,” Kowallis says. The center can’t afford to advertise, and relies instead on word of mouth to reach both potential donors and women in need. “Our shelter is about women who are fleeing domestic violence, who have to just grab their kids and run.”

Kowallis says the exhibit theme suits the Center’s message of hope. “At the shelter, people are in crisis, and life is not good,” she says. “I want them to see mother-daughter relationships that are in a good place. I’m definitely taking some of them to the show, to see how things can be—that things can get better.”

One portrait subject was so excited about the project, she drove to Provo from her home in Denver, Colorado to participate. “Considering the level of Justin’s photography, I would have paid him so much more for these pictures,” says Utah native Rachel Miller. Miller posed with her daughter, mother, and grandmother, who plans to attend the exhibit. “What he did, having us donate instead to the Crisis Center, making this a project to help others, I think it’s amazing.”

Hackworth, whose work has shown at Salt Lake City’s Art Access and Finch Lane galleries, Park City’s Kimball Art Center, and the Springville Art Museum, started the 30 Strangers Project in 2008. “Over 30 days, I shot portraits of 30 people I didn’t know,” Hackworth says. “That experience was fascinating, so I wanted to do it again. But this year, I wanted to focus on a theme that could give something back to the community.”

Book Available on Blurb

2009-06-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

The 30 Strangers II - Portraits of Mothers and Daughters book is now available on Blurb. I just got mine today and it looks fabulous. Get yours here.

30 Strangers II

Portraits of Mother...

By Justin Hackworth

Book Preview

A Visual Summary

2009-06-29T11:44:00.001-07:00

Here’s a visual summary of our 30 Strangers project from 2009. What’s the 30 Strangers project? Here’s where you can read about this portrait project and fund raiser. And while the photographs have all been taken, we aren’t finished yet. We’re planning an exhibit for July 2nd (more details to follow soon) and I can’t wait. I just got off the phone with Kent Miles who has agreed to help me sequence the show. Kent has had more gallery exhibitions than any other photographer in Utah (solo or group shows) and having his input will make all the difference. It’s all in the details, don’t you know.

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Justin Hackworth photographs strangers, friends, acquaintances, and he wants to photograph you.

Day Twenty Nine

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Day Twenty Eight

2009-06-29T11:38:00.001-07:00

Courtney and Cindy. Beautiful.
And to the seven or eight people on the planet that haven’t already bookmarked her site, check out Courtney’s blog here.

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Want pictures like this for yourself and the people you love? We should talk. Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and wants to photograph you.

Day Twenty Seven

2009-06-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

Rachel came from Colorado to be photographed with her mother, grandmother, and daughter. That’s cool, but here’s the even cooler part. It was a surprise to her mother–her arrival, the portrait session–the whole thing. I love that.

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Side-story: Rachel had a little girl with her that, at one point, wasn’t all that happy. So she did what any two-year old would do to let us know she wanted a little attention. She cried some. I asked Rachel if it would be ok to give her a sucker. Sure. So I asked our adept intern if she’d go get it. A few minutes later the kids were chewing gum but no one was eating a sucker.

Me: Did you find that sucker?
Ashley: I couldn”t find it.
Me: Really? It should be right on my side of the desk.
Ashley: Umm…. I ate the sucker.

Well, it was a Blow-pop. Can you blame her?

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Justin Hackworth photographs lovely weddings and happy people. Why do you keep putting off your family pictures? Don’t wait much longer. Before you know it, those little kiddies of yours will be off to college in New York or Seattle and by that time, they’ll be too heavy to sit on your lap. Let’s talk. Now’s the time for family pictures.

Day Twenty Six

2009-06-29T11:33:00.001-07:00

Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and wants to photograph you.

Day Twenty Five

2009-06-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

Justin Hackworth photographs happy people and beautiful events and wants to photograph you.

Day Twenty Four

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Day Twenty Three

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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.

Day Twenty Two

2009-06-29T11:04:00.000-07:00

Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.
Getting married? I know just the guy to photograph your wedding.

Day Twenty One

2009-05-05T09:44:00.001-07:00

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Justin Hackworth photographs beautiful events and happy people. Want pictures like this for yourself? We should talk.

Day Twenty

2009-05-05T09:42:00.001-07:00

Me: What is your teacher’s name?
Daughter: Miss Sage.
Me: That’s a pretty name. Is she nice or mean?
Daughter: Nice.
Me: Is she old or young?
Daughter: She’s partly old.
Me: Am I old or young?
Daughter: (giggle, giggle) You’re OLD.

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Justin Hackworth photographs beautiful events and happy people. Want pictures like this for yourself? We should talk.

Day Nineteen

2009-05-05T09:27:00.001-07:00

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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? I know just the guy to photograph your wedding.

Day Eighteen

2009-05-05T09:25:00.001-07:00

Day Seventeen

2009-04-18T00:52:00.001-07:00

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When was the last time you had family pictures taken? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings!

Day Sixteen

2009-04-18T00:51:00.001-07:00

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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? Give me a jingle. I’ll catch you on the jangle.

Day Fifteen

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Justin Hackworth Photography photographs happy families and beautiful events. Getting married? We should talk.

Day Fourteen

2009-04-16T20:59:00.001-07:00

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Me: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Her: A dentist.
Me: Why do you want to be a dentist?
Her: Because when I tell people “it’s your turn” they will come right then.

Sarah is an illustrator. Do yourself a favor and check out her work here. I LOVE what she does and was so glad to meet her. Thanks for coming, Sarah.

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Interested in getting family pictures for yourself? Looking for a wedding photographer? We should talk.

Day Thirteen

2009-04-16T20:56:00.001-07:00

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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings! Need carpets cleaned? Sorry. Can’t help you there.

Day Twelve

2009-04-13T19:53:00.000-07:00

Someone in these photographs is 100 years old! (I’m going to let you guess which person). When I asked the secret to her long life and what she ate, I got this answer: Bacon.

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Looking for family photographs just like mama used to make? I don’t know what to tell you there, but if you want something fresh, authentic and artistic with a dash of whimsy, we should talk. Wedding photography? We do that too.

Day Eleven

2009-04-13T19:52:00.000-07:00

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There’s no sense in getting family pictures as often as you brush your teeth. Once a year will do. Been longer than a year? We should talk. Getting hitched? We do that too.

Day Ten

2009-04-13T19:51:00.001-07:00

Later, Megan’s sisters showed up and I took pictures of the whole group. Amongst themselves there was some catching up to do, of course, so the conversation included this gem.
One sister: Today my son ate two of my birth control pills. He’s fine. The lady at poison control said he could eat the whole pack and all he’d get is a stomach ache.

I love my job.

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Show your loved ones how much you care. Get family pictures. (They’ll think you hate them if you don’t). Getting hitched? We do weddings! Need a sexy picture for your new online dating profile? We do that too. Call me. (For the picture, not for the dating).

Day Nine

2009-04-09T21:36:00.001-07:00

Me: Do you have some good friends?
Daughter: Yes.
Me: Who’s your best friend?
Daughter: Julia
Me: What does she like?
Daughter: Sugar.

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Want pictures like this for you and the people you love? We should talk.

Day Eight

2009-04-09T21:33:00.000-07:00

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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings!

Day Seven

2009-04-09T21:32:00.001-07:00

Justin: So, what do you like to do? Do you play the guitar? Do you ride a skateboard?
The mother: Tell him what you like to do. Tell him what you do as soon as you get home from school every day.
The daughter: You mean, eat?

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When was the last time you had family pictures taken? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings!

Day Six

2009-04-09T21:25:00.001-07:00

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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love?

Day Five

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Justin Hackworth Photography photographs happy families and beautiful events.

Day Four

2009-04-04T14:42:00.001-07:00

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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings! Interested in buying some real estate? Sorry can’t help you there.

Day Three

2009-04-04T08:05:00.001-07:00

Justin: (to the daughter) It’s Friday night. What are you going to do tonight?
Daughter: I don’t know.
Mother: You’re going to babysit.
Daughter: Babysit? Why?
Mother: Because Mama looks hot. I’m going out.

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Ensure family harmony by getting photographed together on a regular basis. Getting married? We should talk.

Day Two

2009-04-03T09:17:00.000-07:00

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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings!

Day One

2009-04-01T22:49:00.000-07:00

Ashley said, “No one in our family is very tall. We’re a fun size”

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Want picutres like this for you and the people you love? We should talk. Getting married? We do weddings!

Here we go!

2009-04-01T09:18:00.000-07:00

Today we begin the 30 Strangers Project, 2009 version. I'm so excited to get going on this. We had such a great response and I'm happy people want to be a part of this and to help us raise some money for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis. I'm meeting with them on Friday and we'll go over how we can best help them in our efforts. We're also discussing locations for our exhibit of the finished project.

This month, as things progress, I'll be making daily posts of the images, and any updates about the exhibit.

Thanks Stephanie and Gabrielle

2009-03-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say a huge thanks to Stephanie at stephmodo.com and Gabrielle at designmom.com. They both made a post about our project and the response was incredible. Stephanie and Gabrielle, you two are the best.

30 Strangers Update

2009-03-19T07:59:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a great day. We have over 100 requests to be involved in the project. So, even though we have all 30 spots taken, we have a great plan for those that are still interested and we're also taking names for our waiting list, in case one of the 30 can't make it on their scheduled day. Email me and I’ll let you know all about it.

Now accepting participants for April 2009

2009-03-17T22:20:00.000-07:00

This year, every day in April, I will photograph a different mother and daughter whom I've never met. We're hoping that on many days we'll have not just two generations, but three or four.

Want to be part of the project? Believe me, spots will go fast. To participate, please read the info carefully on this page.

I can't stress that enough. Please read all the info carefully before you contact us. That page will give you everything you need to know about the project--when, where, why--and how to let us know you want to be involved.

As part of the project, we'll be raising some money for the Center for Women and Children in Crisis, a shelter and safe house here in Provo. If you want to make a donation too, it's so easy.

Once our project begins, daily updates will be posted here, so stay tuned.

A visual summary - 2008

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Day Thirty - Laurel

2008-06-30T15:35:00.002-07:00

Was in 7th grade when she realized not everyone listened to Public Radio.

Day Twenty Nine - Rachel

2008-06-30T15:35:00.001-07:00

From Los Angeles, never thought she could like Provo, then fell in love with the mountains.

Day Twenty Eight - Jordan

2008-06-30T15:32:00.000-07:00

On his way to medical school.

Day Twenty Seven - Stavros

2008-06-27T13:15:00.001-07:00

Modeling has taken him to six continents.

Day Twenty Six - Emmie

2008-06-26T17:29:00.000-07:00

Birthday girl (in three days).

Day 25 - Amie

2008-06-25T15:37:00.001-07:00

Why she wants to be a nurse: She loves to help.

Day 24 - Frank

2008-06-24T22:06:00.001-07:00

Has been a cop and an art director and worked in a prison.

Day Twenty Three - Mindy

2008-06-23T14:23:00.001-07:00

Scuba dives.

Day Twenty Two - Madeline

2008-06-23T14:21:00.000-07:00

Owns over 45 pairs of shoes

Day Twenty One - Samuel

2008-06-21T14:15:00.000-07:00

Loves to swim, laugh, smile, and dance to the blues.

Day Twenty - Devon

2008-06-20T12:58:00.000-07:00

Birthday today - he's twenty four.

Day Nineteen - Megan

2008-06-19T14:33:00.001-07:00

No longer doing things just because others tell her to do so.

Day Eighteen - Amy

2008-06-18T13:49:00.001-07:00

Painter, sculptor , wanderer, and can identify which spiders are poisonous.

Day Seventeen - Stephanie

2008-06-17T22:32:00.000-07:00

Digs vintage motorcycles.

Day Sixteen - Joe

2008-06-17T09:58:00.001-07:00

Sings Tom Petty and Jack Johnson songs.

Day Fifteen - Curtis

2008-06-15T21:58:00.001-07:00

From Alaska and addicted to climbing steep mountains.

Day Fourteen - Andrew

2008-06-14T13:33:00.001-07:00

Skateboards, plays guitar, rock climbs, kisses Betty.

Day Thirteen - Nicole

2008-06-13T22:37:00.001-07:00

Works in a bank now, but once she’s finished with college, she’ll work for a museum.

Day Twelve - Michelle

2008-06-13T22:35:00.000-07:00

An actress and reformed (recovering?) wallflower.

Day Eleven - Sasha

2008-06-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

Speaks Japanese.

Day Ten - Ashley

2008-06-10T14:15:00.000-07:00

Currently working on 61 goals including owning her own construction company.

Day Nine - Kandy

2008-06-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

Used to skateboard with her bishop.

30 Strangers - A Justin Hackworth Photography Project

Call for Participants - 2011

YES, I'M STILL TALKING ABOUT 30 STRANGERS

30 STRANGERS EXHIBIT - A PERFECT NIGHT

30 STRANGERS SPONSORS

30 STRANGERS - OUR FUNDRAISER CONTINUES

30 STRANGERS - BEHIND THE SCENES

30 STRANGERS - THE EXHIBIT

30 STRANGERS - WRAP-UP COMING SOON

30 STRANGERS - DAY THIRTY

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-NINE

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-EIGHT

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-SEVEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-SIX

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-FIVE

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-FOUR

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-THREE

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-TWO

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY-ONE

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWENTY

30 STRANGERS - DAY NINETEEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY EIGHTEEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY SEVENTEEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY SIXTEEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY FIFTEEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY FOURTEEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY THIRTEEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWELVE

30 STRANGERS - DAY ELEVEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY TEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY NINE

30 STRANGERS - DAY EIGHT

30 STRANGERS - DAY SEVEN

30 STRANGERS - DAY SIX

30 STRANGERS - DAY FIVE

30 STRANGERS - DAY FOUR

30 STRANGERS - DAY ONE

30 STRANGERS - DAY THREE

30 STRANGERS - DAY TWO

30 STRANGERS - DAY ONE

Thirty Strangers Exhibit

30 Strangers 2: Portraits of Mothers and Daughters

The Exhibit - July 2nd, 2009 - 6 - 9pm

Exhibit Sponsors

Press Release For the Thity Strangers Exhibit

Book Available on Blurb

A Visual Summary

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Here we go!

Thanks Stephanie and Gabrielle

30 Strangers Update

Now accepting participants for April 2009