The Search Begins

Jacinta and his team members were searching for a couple but they couldn’t find anyone in the next few days. After asking over hundreds of people they were finally told about a couple they might find in any of the city’s park. 

The CoupleSammy and Virginia Homeless Story

After looking in several of the parks they finally found a man who pointed at this guy lying under the tree. He used to live there in Central Park near the central business district. The guy’s name was Sammy Githae aka Blackie.  

A Big SmileSammy and Virginia Homeless Story

Johnson and his team approached Sammy and just started with a random conversation with him. From one topic to another, when the group of photographers asked him about his beloved, a wide smile appeared on his face. This smile was enough proof that the team was talking to the right person.

Talking About Love

Sammy then told about his girlfriend, and Johnson remembered that moment as: “his eyes lit up and the question almost seemed therapeutic as he started describing his girlfriend.” At that moment, Johnson finally decided to share his project with Sammy. His reaction? Obviously, shock!

A Photo SessionSammy and Virginia Homeless Story

When Johnson was finally able the discussion of their project and what it is that they were looking for, he narrated the whole plan and explained the reason behind it. Even though Sammy loved the idea he couldn’t say yes without informing his girl about it.

Hesitant Girl

Zipporah Njeri aka Virginia, Sammy’s girlfriend met him on the streets a couple of years back. They were together ever since. When Sammy told her about these photographers’ plan, she wasn’t convinced at all. She didn’t wish to get any photoshoot done.