I've been photographing Isaiah -- along with thousands of visitors to Cherokee -- for the past couple years. Isaiah's mom, Mandy, is clapping for him as he finishes a performance for tourists with his dad, Mike, who is out of the frame. What separates me from the tourists? Commitment? Persistence? Concern? Experience? Not curiosity. Answers are elusive, but I do know it was great seeing these folks again. #cherokee #northcarolina #personalwork #grateful