Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Week In a Nutshell

This week feels both long and short at the same time. I can't remember what I did two days ago but I feel like all I've done is work. I spent Monday touring a college, which I am now going to! WOO. Tuesday I caught up on my work from Monday, yesterday I wrote a paper, and today I spent about two hours riding around town taking candid photos on my film camera of random people. It's been a blur filled with a million emotions like usual, but it's been good.

Speaking of good, pineapple has been my obsession lately. It always has but I have been consuming a whole pineapple every five days recently. I just don't understand how a fruit can be so delicious.

 And like I said, I went out today and photographed random people. One thing I learned from doing this is that moms don't like when you photograph their kids. I asked numerous people if I could take a quick shot of their kid for a school project and most of the time, I got straight denied. Okay, fine. Have it your way. Haha. My sadness was made up for when a hitchhiker allowed me to take his picture in the laundromat and a father holding hands with his baby girl let me take a picture of them. After realizing people didn't like to be photographed without knowing what was going on, I ended up asking and the responses I received were literally hilarious. If I could've recorded them all, I would have. Some people laughed, some were beyond confused, some just said they were leaving, some smiled and said yes. It was an awesome experience and I'm so excited to develop this roll of film that I can barely stand it!! I hope I somehow get to share the photos with you lovelies!

Also, I'm currently enrolled in college, as I mentioned earlier. I've never really wanted to attend college so to be completely honest, I can't guarantee I'll stay there, but I'm hoping I love it. We'll see! I'm excited as of now!

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and don't forget to enter the giveaway for the Starbucks gift card! You only have five more days! And one more thing. I now have a "Pin It" button thanks to Hannah so if you'd like to pin my work on your Pinterest boards, please do so!!!





14 comments:

  1. Yeahhh! Congrats on getting in / making your decision! I can't wait until I'm done with college apps...
    Random pictures of strangers are the best! I'm excited to see your pictures :)

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  2. Such a beautiful watch! I have that same camera too. :) Decisions are hard - but once you decide what a relief! ;)

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  3. That's great that you have the confidence to just go up and ask people if you can photograph them! can't wait to see the photos. Well done on exploring film too :)

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  4. photographing strangers is something that has always fascinated me--I just need to muster up the courage to actually go up to them and ask permission ;)

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  5. You are brave to photograph strangers! I sometimes struggle with taking pictures of people I know. ha Good luck with college! :) Thanks for stopping by my little blog and for all your sweet comments. You are welcome to come back anytime. :)

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  6. Beautiful... :) ;) Really beautiful. Oh, did I mention I think this is beautiful?

    I just found your blog, and I really like it! Great photography. Seriously. :) And stranger photography sounds like fu-un. I would never be able to work up the courage to ask them, though. :)

    Come over and visit me sometime @ www.maid4him.blogspot.com.

    God bless!
    -Mikailah

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  7. P.S. My mom has a camera just like that. :) I love those cameras. :)

    Blessings~

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  8. Gahh the sheer fear I have of photographing strangers! And I live in Mexico and am surrounded by overwhelming photo journalistic moments no matter what street I find myself on! Monterrey has not been considered a safe city due to the cartel drug wars for 3 years now, so people are even more paranoid to get their picture taken. Gah! I'm just an avid American photographer with a blog!

    DoublClik Photo Blog

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  9. Beautiful watch! And wow, that camera just makes me swooooon! I have a vingtage canon that I'm looking for film for! Can't wait to snap some beauties!

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  10. Love the photos on this post... and happy to see your a fellow Canon girl :)

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  11. ill take those cinnamon rolls :)

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  12. Thanks for commenting on my blog! You have an awesome Blog.
    I love your photo's.
    Anna-Faith

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  13. That watch is adorable and I LOVEEE the bokeh shot! Gorgeous colors. :)

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  14. Hi there. So glad I found your blog (thx to Jenni from Story of my life). What a fun blog. And I really like your default/logo close up of your face. Soo pretty. Following along now and hope to read some more!

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