We recently got inspired to do a project right here in Brantford, something that recognizes the people of our city. We will be taking our cameras to the streets in the coming months and starting a portrait collection of our fellow Brantfordian residents. We're stoked!

Yesterday was our first attempt and despite a bit of a cold wind, numerous people were willing to give us a couple of minutes of their time.

We also asked everyone what they love about our city. Hello photojournalism; it felt so good to be back in the saddle.

We'll let you meet these fine folks for yourselves.

Dylan C., 22, says he loves the trails, the river and skating downtown in the winter.

Scottie M. says he loves the river and that there are lots of people here in Brantford.

Kayt M. says she likes the nice people.

Arthur E. ("Oz") says he likes "how everyone is friendly. The city adopted me."

We love our city and hope you do too.

More faces coming soon.

Until then-happy weekend!

xx.