While I was photographing small businesses, I saw how people still believe in patronizing small shops. In an era where we buy most things online, it's interesting to see the object in person and see the hard work it took to make this product. Many of the local farms are using specialized products. This is important in keeping the local economy strong. These food items aren't processed as much as you find in the grocery store. With the world shopping more and more online, some small business owners have to close up shop or add online shopping as on option to compete. This is not good because it’s changing the way we shop. You can’t see or touch the actual product anymore before you buy it. It’s important to go to these shops, walk around, buy things, and talk to people. This creates relationships within the community and allows it to grow. You might even make new friends along the way.