There are many times as a freelance photojournalist that I don't get hired to cover assignments, but I go anyways. It's important to me that I document history even if I don't have the luxury of getting paid to do it. Covering Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz was one of those "self assignments." Cruz made a campaign stop north of Atlanta, Georgia in the city of Kennesaw. He met with press before the event and then made his way over to an airplane hanger to speak to supporters.
With the presidential election drawing closer, more and more assignments are focused around presidential candidates and campaign rallies.
The Boston Globe asked me to go to Ellijay, Ga. to photograph Ted Cruz supporter Joe McCutchen. I ended up spending the whole day following McCutchen around town. McCutchen believes Cruz will win the Republican nomination through talk radio as well as small business owners coming together to promote Cruz. After spending the day around town, we ended the day with a quick portrait session at his home. Here are the photos from my assignment.
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, poses for a portrait at his home, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen is reflected in the window of a local business that is promoting Republican presidential candidate Tex Cruz, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga.
Joe McCutchen carries an election sign promoting Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, is reflected in a mirror while visiting City Barber Shop in downtown Ellijay, Ga., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, laughs with his barber Marcelle Lowry at City Barber Shop, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
A man reads a newspaper while he waits to get his hair cut at the City Barber Shop in downtown Ellijay, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Joe McCutchen, supporter of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, shouts "Cruz for President" after eating lunch at Poole's BBQ, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Ellijay, Ga. McCutchen and other supporters hope to host a visit from Ted Cruz at Poole's BBQ in early 2016. BRANDEN CAMP FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE