FORCED ENTRY FINAL
let's be real, being in public that has a lot of people present can get overwhelming pretty quick. Having a quick safe space to recollect yourself is mandatory now and days.
For this assignment I had my subject go to one of the most busiest places in Manhattan and stand in the middle of oncoming traffic to photograph them while having their head in their "safety area" during the whole time. Attached below is a poem that fit's my theme
"Don't feel offended if I don't look you in the eyes. There is nothing about you that I despise. I have nothing against you, I'm just scared. I'm scared to look at you because I'm impaired. I have Social Anxiety and it stops me from living. I'll sit in my room and stay omitting. I have Social Anxiety and it makes me scared of people. Whenever I'm around people I feel I'm surrounded by pins and needles. People scare me and I feel I can't trust anyone. When I am around people I feel as if my chest is carrying a ton. I want to meet new people I really do. But my Social Anxiety keeps me in my room. I have Social Anxiety and I have learned to accept it. And Social Anxiety is something I can't quit." - poetic daughter
