Chasing Sunrise: A Free Spirit's Guide to Early Morning Adventures
APRIL 6, 2024
Hey there, fellow free spirits! Are you tired of living life in grayscale? Do you crave a splash of color to ignite your soul? Well, buckle up because we’re diving headfirst into the wild and wonderful world of sunrise photography!
Picture this: It’s the crack of dawn, and while most of the world is still snug in their beds, we’re out chasing the first light of day like a pack of caffeine-fueled wolves. Who needs sleep when there are sunrises to capture, right? I've always said "I can sleep when I die" .Morbid, I know but you catch the gist.
Now, before you embark on this groggy-eyed journey, let me impart some wisdom gleaned from my own bleary-eyed adventures:
1. The Early Bird Gets the Worm (and the Perfect Shot): Sure, waking up before the rooster crows might sound like cruel and unusual punishment, but trust me, it’s worth it. Plus, you’ll have the added bonus of feeling like a rebellious renegade as you tiptoe down through the house trying not to wake your significant other, kids, pets, etc...
2. Embrace the Chaos: Let’s face it, sunrise photography rarely goes according to plan. Whether I've spilled coffee on myself before I've even taken a sip, forgot to fully charge my battery, or you get out there to then realize there is unexpected cloud cover or a rogue seagull photobombing your masterpiece, learn to roll with the punches and find the beauty in the chaos.
3. Dress to Impress (Yourself): Forget about fashion faux pas – at this ungodly hour, anything goes. Embrace your inner fashion icon by rocking mismatched flip flops (yes... this has happened), wild hair and a ridiculously oversized hoodie with stains on it. Who knows, you might just start a trend!
4. Coffee is Your Best Friend: Repeat after me: “I run on caffeine and dreams.” Seriously, nothing fuels a sunrise photography adventure quite like a piping hot cup of liquid gold. Bonus points if you can find a quirky little café to fuel up before your quest for the perfect shot. But let's be honest... nothing is open at this time so just brew your own and don't be like me, keep the coffee in your mouth and not on that hoodie!
5. Share the Love (and Laughs): Sunrise photography is best enjoyed with good company – or at least someone to laugh at your questionable dance moves as you attempt to capture that golden hour glow. So grab a fellow free spirit, pack some snacks, and prepare for a morning you’ll never forget. Ask my friend Kristen about the time I made sand angels and giggled so hard I sounded like a penguin, or the time I lost my flip flop with incoming waves and almost had to drive home with one flip flop on, but hey... I do like that mismatched look!
So there you have it, my fellow free spirits – a humorous yet heartfelt guide to chasing sunrise photography like a boss. Remember, life’s too short to sleep through the best part of the day. So grab your camera, channel your inner wild child, and let’s make some memories that are as vibrant and colorful as the sunrise itself! 🌅✨