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| This is the hotel that we stayed. Look at all the things going on...sci fi theme, people, the color purple, desert southwest motiff...where does one begin to capture images? |
Before any major photography shoot, I become very excited. These are the shoots that require a lot more time and effort, perhaps extra cash, etc. And this has happened to me now many many times. I've done the research, I've thought about the shots that I'd like to get, and no matter how hard I try to sleep.....I can't!
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| The Star Wars Jawa sleeps somewhere inside the convention center |
As I go into these events, my mind goes into overdrive! I dread evenings as everything comes to a close. Time is everything. Light is everything. So much to learn. So much to do. But it all flies by in the blink of an eye. Many of you may think that I just take pictures non stop, but I've gotten pretty good about organizing my time without the camera as well. There are windows for everything and I just plan my time around those windows accordingly.
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| One of many nerds plays an instrument known as the ocarina from the video game Zelda!. Only 25 dollars! |
But no matter how hard I try, I can never sleep before a major event. Sometimes a post will come to me in my sleep. Now, I don't plan them.....they just link up randomly in my mind. I jot down notes in my little green pad for later on and then come up with the writing and pictures organically as I sit down and go over my journal of the days events.
Why can't I sleep? It's the thrill, the rush...the adrenaline of what may happen the next day. I never know what it will bring and I guess that's why it's so exciting. Do any of you ever get like this the day before a trip,etc? And if so, what do you do to get your sleep!?
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wow!!!.. Qué bien os lo pasáis.. Esto está por Arizona??? Algún día tengo qu conocer ese lugar... Un saludo desde Madrid..
ReplyDeleteHola Ana!! Fue una experiencia increible!!! Si si...todo ocurrio aqui en Phoenix, Arizona. Nuestro estabo es maravilloso. Debe venir y conocer. Tenemos el desierto mas bello del mundo:) Bueno es una opinion mia:) Saludos de Tucson!
DeleteIs this a commissioned shoot? Some scenes are eerie, awooooo!
ReplyDeleteNo no...nothing like that....but I like to mark my photo journals to keep track of the folders. I'm not sure how I'd feel about being paid for my hobby. I'm really cautious about crossing that line:)
DeleteBrilliant photos Chris. I often have trouble sleeping if I have to get up early the next day to go on holiday or for a day out! A few glasses of wine or camomile tea sometimes helps :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots! Still laughing at the last one...Mom send $$$$. Funny!
ReplyDeleteI can understand the excitement. While tiring, perhaps, I think it's great. It's the child inside of you. ;) Not sleeping much here either...all over "the party!" ha!
nope. just day-to-day happenings around these parts - the way i like it!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, looks like a lot of weird and kooky stuff goin' on there! It is hard to sleep the night before something really exciting. I usually try reading, maybe eat a bowl of cereal and just trust that I'll get enough sleep.
ReplyDeleteReading your post raises my blood pressure! I got all caught up in your excitement. I tend to be very mellow about these kind of things and kinda go into a Zen mode. Oversleeping would be more my worry. :) Love the sign on the last fellow!
ReplyDeletegood luck with your shoot. it's hard to get a good night's sleep when you're so pumped...excited...
ReplyDeletextra coffee in the AM! :)
I can never sleep the night before a big event or journey. My brain just won't stop going over the inevitable lists I've created. Oh well, time for sleep later.
ReplyDeleteFun photos and post. I usually can not sleep the night before a trip, mainly I am worried that something will go wrong. I would hate to miss my plane. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI remember I couldn’t sleep well the night before school excursion, athletic meeting, or other special events in my childhood, and recently before the night my daughter’s wedding. I like you for that aspect of you, Chris. Have exciting days ahead.
ReplyDeleteYoko