Today reality took a side turn down a surreal alley way. We met, spoke with, but mostly listened to Paul Caponigro; what an incredible honor it was. I've never met a man of this depth before today. Paul is an 83 year young master photographer who spoke in stories and seemed to touch each and every one of us in a manner in which we needed. It was like he was a gift to us leading us and giving us each personal advice as he spoke generally. Every statement out of his mouth was thought provoking. I left there, as did the others, in a quiet awe as if we had just left a monastery or church after receiving profound wisdom. Speaking to several of my classmates later, who all had the exact same experience I did, I told them I didn't want to let go of the magic, they understood exactly what I meant. Words can't quite describe this afternoon's experience and I don't need them to, but I'd like to be able to write about it well enough so that when life gets in the way, I can return to this and remember the gift I had today and reclaim that gift again and again.
Before out visit we spent a couple hours with a model at Owl's Head State Park. It was very difficult to capture much though since there were several people all trying to capture her at once. Hannah was a wonderful model. I feel very lucky to have had this opportunity.
Here's Hannah:
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