Local photographer, Mindy Joy went and asked Rockford residents one question.

"What is the best part of your day?"

The project is part of the "Our City Our Story: Daylight Hours" series.

It's such a great idea. The thought of such a simple question that elicits a real and positive response is what really drew me to the project.

Take a look through the pictures, there might be someone you know in one of them.

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The idea behind the project for Mindy was to focus on the positive. Mindy also says "every response I photographed was unique, heartfelt, and authentic."

Mindy Joy Photography
Mindy Joy Photography
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Mindy also says "A lot comes out in handwriting and personal presentation. My only directive was that I wanted to ask was the best part of their day was in order to gear towards positivity."

MIndy Joy Photography
MIndy Joy Photography
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Mindy goes on to say "the aim of the Daylight Hours is to establish a dialogue with the subject."

Mindy Joy Photography
Mindy Joy Photography
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Whether it's "bare ankles" or "making a difference" it doesn't really matter. What does matter, is that you are focusing on the positive not the negative.

Mindy Joy Photography
Mindy Joy Photography
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The best part of my day? Seeing these pictures and sharing this story with you!

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