who's doing it right and who's doing it wrong. both of these images were taken while driving in the car, the first was taken in california and the second in st. lucia.
which meat would you rather eat?
reality check, time for organic, free range perhaps!? (not that even eat meat but these visuals makes me feel sick!)
california
st.lucia
dina's instagram feed....
i by nature have a ridiculously low blood pressure count but if tested upon entry of an urban exploring property i'm pretty sure it would match (if not beat) the BP of a 300 pound smoking male, who eats burgers every other day!
beyond the blood pressure part -there is fear, it's real, terrifying, cold fear. it's the fear, that only allows you to breathe, no screaming. screaming would fuck things up, you know if people were squatting in that location or if perhaps there's security! NEVER SCREAM (unless you spot your reflection in a mirror and think it's someone, then scream- it's so strange I just did that myself!
joy. oh the fucking joy that comes. think christmas morning, only better. ok stop shaking your heads, like i'm the weirdest person you've ever met. i'm not into possessions, UE is soul and photo gratifying and filling for me. you will see what i mean in the video below.
the urban dictionary's definition of badass is ultra-cool motherfucker.
source image from creepypasta wiki
then there's the badass feeling that pops up as you get going on your UE adventures. this feeling is what puts the other two inline. it's the Mr. T of feelings, without badass, those other two a-holes (that's BP and fear) would have you curled up on your couch watching You Tube videos on UE thinking "that is crazy, i would never try that...not even if you paid me. too scary!" this BA feeling makes you invincible. this feeling whispers gently "come on dina, don't you want to see what's in there, nothing will happen, lets go"!
now you may be thinking that a badass attitude/feeling would make you respond like Mr.T when you do get caught - example...
"whatcha talking about fool, we up in here for some pictures, now back off an lets us get some work done up in here-are you hearing me fool. don't make me go Mr.T on you"
but real smart badass's respond like this when caught...
"I'm so sorry, we didn't mean to upset anyone, were here only to take pictures for historical purposes, were photographers. so sorry, we will leave right now"
smart badass's think like Mr.T to get the job done but respond like mom's! that way we don't get arrested (usually, haven't yet, fingers crossed). we get the images we want with out being asked to delete them. winning. (BA is not to be mistaken with ego driven jackass's, we just want to take neat pictures, we have no desire to upset, disturb or cause issues for anyone or anything. think of us like the wind...we drift in and out. leaving behind foot prints. that's it).
you also have to have a badass partner to accompany you (if they don't have the badass feeling in them it will not work, why because they are the ying to your yang! when you are scared their not, when they're scared your not...two badass's make a positive). partnering is always a wise idea. you never know when you might need backup with a crack head, rapist or just a general hostile large male asking you "why are you in my (NOT abandoned) work space?" (this may or may not have happened to us, just saying).
my partner is michelle, that picture up there is what i think of her...i may have done those hands with the lips too - mmm hmmm girl! who would think that two mothers living in suburbia would match up to trespass together. NO ONE. that's why we don't get into (too many) hairy situations or at least any we couldn't get out of. we show up waring safety vests holding cameras. NO ONE SUSPECTS A THING! you become so obvious that people think you work for the city! only mom's would think of that. badass again.
in vancouver urban exploration is a hard go (meaning an un-lived in, untouched house with objects in tack from another time is RARE. badass purple unicorn rare), we usually have to settle for demo scraps or really badly vandalized, weathered homes, pretty much emptied out. BUT we forage ahead and do our best to find that mythical creature.
yesterday was the closest to the purple unicorn we've ever encountered. we stumbled upon a 1928 heritage home, pretty much original, not lived in for years and it still had some personal objects in tacked. we literally drove by, scouted for a sec, talked to the neighbour and opened the door. yes, i said opened the door. it was open! this was a gift from the UE gods because that never happens.
so merry fucking christmas to me!
(please note: as true urban explorers you never break in to homes or buildings, if they are open you enter, if there not we don't and we never vandalize anything EVER! our only goal is to document.)
#lifeunscripted
the video sums up the best part of our adventure in Vancouver.
Dina on Instagram...
It's that time of year again, for you and me to have a quickie together! I'm so pumped to say I have....TWO DATES & TWO LOCATIONS THIS YEAR! Crazy right!! Ask and you shall receive! ok, well not always or everything but in having two dates you will!
Please read all the details below BEFORE you stock my inbox with your requests, no skimming allowed! lol.
Can't wait to hear from you all.
* a 15 minute session for a family of four (extra people can be added for $25 per additional person). Sadly after September pets are not permitted in this location, if this has changed I will let you all know.
* 3 fully edited, high resolution digitally downloaded images straight from the proofing site!
* one week turnaround on proofing galleries.
* private online viewing gallery for your image selections.
* 3 fully edited, high resolution digitally downloaded images straight from the proofing site!
* option to purchase more OR all of the files within your proofing gallery!
{the session must be paid in FULL to hold your spot within 48 hours, and is NON REFUNDABLE, so if you cancel, I will be donating your deposit to some rad organization that helps others over xmas}
Please email all inquiries to dina@klutchphotography.com. All requests will be taken in order of emails received, so don't panic if you don't hear back right away! Once your time slot is booked, more details shall follow in another email (later).
disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any EXCESSIVE fun, real smiles, kids not wanting to leave, laughter or any good times had. Just so we are clear!
AVAILABLE BOOKING TIMES
8:00am (lost out)
8:20am (order filled)
8:40am (shows over)
9:00am (out of order)
9:20am (too late)
9:40am (missed it)
10:00am (sold)
10:20am (bus has left the station)
10:40am (boat has sailed)
11:00am (gone)
11:20am (pending pick up)
11:40am (bagel)
* a 15 minute session for a family of four (extra people can be added for $25 per additional person/pet).
* 3 fully edited, high resolution digitally downloaded images straight from the proofing site!
* one week turnaround on proofing galleries.
* private online viewing gallery for your image selections.
http://www.klutchphotography.com/blog/quickieminisession option to purchase more OR all of the files within your proofing gallery!
{the session must be paid in FULL to hold your spot (within 48 hours), and is NON REFUNDABLE, so if you cancel, I will be donating your deposit to some rad organization that helps others over xmas}
Please email all inquiries to dina@klutchphotography.com. All requests will be taken in order of emails received, so don't panic if you don't hear back right away! Once your time slot is booked, more details shall follow in another email (later).
disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any EXCESSIVE fun, real smiles, kids not wanting to leave, laughter or any good times had. Just so we are clear!
AVAILABLE BOOKING TIMES
9:00am (order filled)
9:20am (sold)
9:40am (The train has left the station)
10:00am (clocked out)
10:20am (Out of luck)
10:40am (shows over)
11:00am (games over)
11:20am (membership has been canceled)
11:40am (ship has sailed)
12:20am (Bagel)
12:40pm (winner, winner chicken dinner)
1:00pm (taken)
1:20pm (Elvis has left the building)
1:40pm (out of order)
2:00pm (sh** out of luck)
2:20pm (gone fishing)
2:40pm (flight canceled)
3:00pm (booked)
3:20pm (out of order)
3:40pm (missed it)
