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What are you listening to?

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When I was growing up, music was a huge part of my life. It was a safe haven to retreat to after a difficult day at school, something that defined who I was, like the clothes and shoes I wore, a way to connect with friends as we shared a common passion, mix tapes and earphones, and learn new English vocabulary.

We’ve all done it. We’ve unpacked an old box and found a CD or a tape, and smiled as we held an entire year of our lives in our two hands. Toto’s “I’ll be over you” reminds me of one particular summer watching horror movies with my friends when I was 14. Bon Jovi’s “I’ll be there for you” is still a karaoke favorite of mine. And don’t get me started on the New Kids on the Block. 

This made me wonder. I know a lot of professional photographers like to play music in the background on photo shoots to set a certain mood and put the model at ease. But what about you? Do you listen to music while taking photos? And if songs are memories and moods wrapped in a few notes and sentences, how much do they affect the way we look at life through our lenses?

I can’t wait to read your thoughts on this. And don’t forget to share your images and songs in the comment section below.

Comments

  5. sorry! i forgot to say that i absolutely LOVE that photo. what a beautiful mood you capture, and such delicious concentration. gorgeous!

  9. sometimes images i shoot remind me of songs or songs inspire an image but rarely do i listen to music while i shoot. i love the idea though. i mostly use music to put me in a better mood while cleaning house. my all time favorite to clean to is The Sundays (remember them?).

    today to keep my cool, and keep my sanilty (in hopes to keep my kids calm too) I’m trying some classical on a local station KUSC. so far, so good.

  10. while taking them? I’ve always been outside so I don’t do a studio type deal…but if I did, it would totally be based on that person and what would give them energy.