While wasting time one morning last summer, I found myself sitting in a Waffle House having coffee. An unexpected and unusual trip landed me in a booth with a birds-eye view of the whole joint. I felt comfortable in the retro vibe and lured in by the odd aroma of bacon cooking and the lingering smell of cleaning agents. There was such a somber mood shared by the staff and patrons alike. We were all in one small place and yet completely alone in our own little worlds.
In such a ho hum environment where people go about their morning routine, I began to dream of how a chance encounter of two young lovers could breathe life into an otherwise lifeless restaurant and warm it from within.
Call me a hopeless romantic, but I believe love can happen in the strangest of places. Could this have really happened here in the past? Regardless, it was taking place in my mind and I knew I had to give “their” story life through a photographic essay form- my favorite! Adding in the skillful eye of a videographer created the avenue to share this story with others.
A special thanks to the perfect couple, Phil and Somer who shamelessly showed their love to the world. To my friend Sean for helping produce my vision and taking it on as if it were his own. And yes, the Waffle House for allowing us to use their restaurant as our stage. Love in a Waffle House
Tags: Art, film, jillsolomonphotography, love story, noboxstudios, photography
4 comments
Posted by: Jean Hefner on January 20, 2010 at 10:10 am
Wow! What a great job. There should be a market out there somewhere for talent like this. I am blessed to have you as my daughter.
Posted by: Allison on January 21, 2010 at 5:54 am
The B&W pic with the “sugar heart” on the table = my fave! Stunning photography, Jill!
Posted by: Stacy on January 25, 2010 at 10:29 am
So sweet! On vacation, my hubby and I ate at a Waffle House. Brought back tons of memories of being a poor college student those first couple of years and having black coffee and toast at 3 am!
Posted by: Tammy Houghton on January 25, 2010 at 11:39 am
Wow.. That is so amazing Jill.. makes me want to go to waffle house and makeout with Ron.. ha ha.. You are so talented to be able to see it and then put life into it.. keep up the great work.. The brides in OK.. are so lucky that you offer this now.. see ya soon.. Chica..