This week, we were asked to think about who inspires us. I chose to photograph my friend Debbie. She was born in El Salvador and came to this country when she was young. Her family has been through good times and bad, but whenever I see her, Debbie is always smiling and friendly. She is very creative and loving and is always serving others, and she serves them with a flourish. Debbie inspires me to be a better and kinder person.
I took this photo in front of our church building because that is where she does a lot of her service. I chose to do a simple portrait, with careful lighting, and crop it so that the viewer would feel close to this person I care about.