I love approaching people about portraits. This is the easiest way to network, meet new people, and truly see the character that lies behind their everyday face. Most people are spontaneous or get excited at the idea of having their picture taken with a decent camera. I believe the photo essay was successful considering that instead of going up to people and asking a quick question, I truly got to know the people that I took pictures of. I got to know where they were from, how long they’ve been living in new york, and so much more that we had in common. This photo essay tells a story of different kinds of people and how they enjoy going about their beach day. The photo of the child shows an almost adorable innocence, running from the white water and going back to his mom, while the photo of Alvin, the game employee, who instead of sunbathing works at a concession stand for other beachgoers.