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p.1 #1 · Music while shooting?

Do any of you listen to music when you are out on your own just shooting? Obviously if you are being paid for a shoot you wouldn't listen to music, but if you are just out shooting for yourself do you listen to music while doing so?

Personally I feel a great sense of peace while shooting for myself with music.

Lately my shooting music has gravitated towards old school hip hop like:
A Tribe Called Quest, Hieroglyphics/Souls of Mischief and other very laid back music. I also like a lot of alternative music as well, but really prefer the hip hop to shoot with.

Jul 17, 2009 at 10:18 AM

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p.1 #2 · Music while shooting?

Whatever suits you. That's very personal.

When I am out (walking, shooting, whatever) I do not listen to music, as it makes me more alert to my surroundings. Not just for danger but because I can appreciate the environment better. I just get better enjoyement and appreciation of a place not just by looking at it but also by listening and even smelling it.

Jul 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM

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p.1 #3 · Music while shooting?

When I do comcerts I listen to music......

Jul 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM

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p.1 #4 · Music while shooting?

Isis - Holy Tears, on repeat, when I want to do dystopian street scapes.

Jul 17, 2009 at 12:20 PM

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p.1 #5 · Music while shooting?

Nope, but I would think it would depend on where you were shooting. In some of the places I hike, I need to be alert and hear everything.

Hey, you know how they tell the Grizzly poop from the black bear poop? The giz poop has earbuds in it!

Jul 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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p.1 #6 · Music while shooting?

Steve Perry wrote:
Nope, but I would think it would depend on where you were shooting. In some of the places I hike, I need to be alert and hear everything.

Hey, you know how they tell the Grizzly poop from the black bear poop? The giz poop has earbuds in it!

Jul 17, 2009 at 12:46 PM

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p.1 #7 · Music while shooting?

I generally load my Pink Floyd, Clapton, and Rolling Stones playlist on my iPod and throw it on random. Other times, I throw on some acid jazz, funk, and groove beats (David Benoit, David Sanborne, Jeff Golub, Bill Frisell, Brian Culbertson, The Rippingtons, DJ Chris Joss) for smooth grooving while I do street candids

Jul 17, 2009 at 02:17 PM

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p.1 #8 · Music while shooting?

Steve Perry wrote:
Nope, but I would think it would depend on where you were shooting. In some of the places I hike, I need to be alert and hear everything.

Hey, you know how they tell the Grizzly poop from the black bear poop? The giz poop has earbuds in it!

Steve...you're a funny guy!

I was going to say something similar though (about staying alert) even in urban settings. Keeping your head (and ears) on a swivel can help keep you out of trouble.

Jul 17, 2009 at 03:56 PM

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p.1 #9 · Music while shooting?

I'll always have music playing at home when I'm editing my photos, but not while I'm out shooting. As others have said, I just like to be more alert to my surroundings.

Sometimes when I'm looking through the viewfinder it takes me to my own little world as is, because I really tune out alot of whats going on around me and just focus (poor choice of words ? lol) on whats in the viewfinder and composing the frame.

I'm so wrapped up with that I'm not really visually paying attention to my surroundings so I'm glad to have my ears to help keep me safe.

I could totally see myself Ipod blarring, camera up to my face, walking down the street shooting upwards at some building and stepping right off a curb into oncoming traffic or something lol

Jul 17, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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p.1 #10 · Music while shooting?

Felix the Housecat - Silver screen, shower scene

Felix the Housecat - Kick Drum

Felix the Housecat - Harlot

If I'm feeling skiddish, I'll use just one earbud

Jul 17, 2009 at 06:08 PM

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p.1 #11 · Music while shooting?

Haven't tried it. Just because I like to be aware of my surroundings.

Jul 17, 2009 at 07:52 PM

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p.1 #12 · Music while shooting?

Nope, I dont need to be entertained, I find nature entertaining enough

Jul 17, 2009 at 08:25 PM

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p.1 #13 · Music while shooting?

Nope, no music while I shoot

Felix The House Cat - Lounge Lizard Extraordinair

Jul 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM

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p.1 #14 · Music while shooting?

ulrikft wrote:
Isis - Holy Tears, on repeat, when I want to do dystopian street scapes.

Can't go wrong with Isis ...
the album "Wavering Radiant" is playing nonstop while i edit

Jul 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM

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p.1 #15 · Music while shooting?

Orgasmic sounds help.

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Jul 17, 2009 at 11:05 PM

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p.1 #16 · Music while shooting?

chrisnyee wrote:
Obviously if you are being paid for a shoot you wouldn't listen to music, .

I practically insist on having music during my paid shoots. Of course, those are often in my studio.

Jul 17, 2009 at 11:19 PM

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p.1 #17 · Music while shooting?

Mozart, Mahler....depends on the day

Jul 18, 2009 at 03:30 AM

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p.1 #18 · Music while shooting?

Steve Perry wrote:
Nope, but I would think it would depend on where you were shooting. In some of the places I hike, I need to be alert and hear everything.

+1

EBH

Jul 18, 2009 at 03:35 AM

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p.1 #19 · Music while shooting?

I listen to music, but only when I'm sat stationary somewhere. Example. I've been trying to shoot pictures of this heron taking off at my local lake for months now. The bugger just doesn't like to get underway when he's being watched. In that situation, when I'm sat stationary for hours, I like to listen to State Radio or REM or Jack Johnson or Matt Costa or similar.

It really works then, but generally nope!

Jul 18, 2009 at 03:06 PM

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p.1 #20 · Music while shooting?

Isn't the sound of the mirror musical enough?

Usually I'm going everywhere with my iPod, whether I have a camera or not. I guess it's an age thing... all my friends do pretty much the same thing.

Jul 18, 2009 at 04:06 PM

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