B: Q & A with Elaine Mayes

My own shyness was the obstacle in some ways, but people did tease me about my role. I wasn’t seen as an outsider any more than any photographer would have been. When I had an assignment I would introduce myself in that manner, let people know what I was trying to do.  I also told people I wanted to make a book, and the reason for the portraits was to make the book.