Early Morning Traveling: Destination Tennessee
A day of awesomeness. One of the greatest parts of being a photographer is traveling and exploring a new world.
Driving to Los Angeles
“Ring Ring…Ring Ring” the alarm clock buzzed on my phone at 4:00am. Used to waking up at this hour, I was hardly effected, which is more than I could say for my night owl brother, Jamison, and cousin, Tanisse. After packing our light carry ons, we jumped in the car for six day trip.
We drove into the airport parking lot and passed the large LAX sign.
I stepped into the airport with my camera straps over my shoulders and breathed in, happily.
“Ah” there is something about airports that I have always loved, including airplanes and flying. 
Family on the Plane
A young boy and his carry on luggage
On the airplane I gazed outside, admiring the beautiful landscapes and imagined myself exploring, on a photo assignment, capturing the Earth for all to see. Additionally, I wrote in my notebook for ideas of my future.
A Fancy Red Solo Cup
Delicious Sweet Tea that-sadly- we do not have in California.
Once my family and I arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, we hopped in a rental car and headed straight to Cracker Barrel- across from our hotel.
Now in the hotel, I borrowed two photography books from downstairs and- after a nice, warm shower- am writing in my journal.
Goodnight, my lovely followers, and wish me luck on my next journey to Kentucky.
~Adriane Hale
700 Cats in the HOUSE!
This illegal fuzzball staring off at a buzzing fly!
Whoa whoa whoa. Now, when I heard that this woman had 700-1000 cats at her house, I thought she was mayyybeee exaggerating a bit. You know you have when you were talking about how many boyfriends you’ve had or how many first place trophies you have won.
Anyhow, Wow, if you live in the Central Valley, or plan on visiting California(And LOVE Cats) , definitely come on down to Reedley, California.
This lady has gave up her house to her kitties to make a No Kill Shelter. Want to adopt, sponsor, or volunteer at the shelter? Check out her website http://www.cathouseonthekings.com
She devotes her time for these furry little friends.
This precious darling looking up for a brief second from Chowing Down!
I am a volunteer at the Cat House on the Kings now, and I decided to show you some of the fuzzballs in the baby nursery 
This little guy is enjoying the sun shining through window
The “Dark Side of Me” Music Video
On Saturday, I shot set photographs for a music video which will be entered into a film competition. This specific contest is called a quick fire because we have 11 days in preproduction, production, and post production.
The morning of the shoot we met up at the Visalia Sports Park at 10:00 AM. My group arrived 15 minutes early and waited until the next car pulled up beside us. To everyone’s surprise, we had the same car-though different in year and colour- it sure did receive some chuckles.
Who wore it best?
After unloading the equipment, we walked down a dirt path and began setting up for the first scene.
While the actors got dressed, camera men put on the appropriate lenses.
Then the director showed everyone their positions.
And we were ready to shoot!
This soldier is the protagonist.
Hunting down people.
Here is the protagonist’s wife, who is dead. She appears throughout the video.
Here, Dylan(left) is showing the soldiers(right) the choreography to a fight scene.
Caleb filming a scene.
The fight between the protagonist and antagonist takes place.
The camera man sets up his shot while actors are learning choreography for the fight scene.
The antagonist hits the soldier and takes his weapon, holding him at gunpoint.
Caleb (right) shoots a soldier firing his weapon.
Caleb and the director show the actors their next positions
Spencer shooting the soldiers as they run through the forest.
Dylan runs through the forest, trying to kill the antagonist.
A soldier aims at the Antagonist.
Spencer (right) shooting the soldier hunting down the protagonist.
Soldier’s Wife appears behind him.
Soldier’s Wife strokes his face
Soldier takes a quick break from firing and thinks.
The antagonist aims.
This journey helped to provide me with more experience in set photography and learning my settings. Choosing my camera settings is becoming more of an instinct, than something that I still have to take time to set.
It’s A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood, with These Beautiful Ladies
Many locations for yesterdays shoot was fun and exciting! We climbed in trees, walked down railroads and had a fun experience downtown.
Today, I learned about the love of a great friendship. These ladies were a great pleasure to spend time with this afternoon!
Sometime Yesterday|Band Photographer
Wow, what a great Photo shoot I had yesterday with Sometime Yesterday. They are one of Visalia’s local bands.
Check out their facebook Profile Here! https://www.facebook.com/SometimeYesterday
Don’t Take Me for Granted, Mama
Hospital beeping fills my ears
Nurses say I’ll be here long.
After three months of life in here,
I am taken back home for care.
Nanny lies me in my crib to sleep
I just want mama to hold me tight.
I stay awake waiting for a peek
She never came, she never Did.
Tears for only Mama,
Nanny shoved a bottle in my mouth.
Mama I cry for you,
Why can’t you see?
Don’t take me for granted Mama,
I might not be here long
I’ve come to show you how to love,
Why don’t see me here for you?
Nanny takes me for my daily treatment
At the hospital that cares for me.
While you were having dinner
With a date, why can’t you see?
It’s fifth grade now
I made the volleyball team!
“Mom come and watch me play a game!”
“No honey, I’m too busy now” I hear not once, but twice a week.
I’m sick again mama,
the doctor says to me
Can’t you see?
My head is bear, so cold, you see
Why don’t you hold me in your arms?
Mama they say I have days left,
A teddy bear and balloons won’t do,
Why do you stay out with your friends?
While I am stuck here waiting for you?
Screaming and beeping fill my ears
I can’t see, but a blur.
Then I cease to move evermore
Where were you, Mama?
Why weren’t you there for me
All those years?
I just wanted your kisses, your hugs, your love.
You’re crying by my limp body, now
Regretting all those years
I finally see how much
I meant to you, and you saw how much you meant to me.
Another bumb in your belly,
Another chance.
Please don’t take her for granted as you took me.
And show her that you love her.
A child needs to see your love.
Don’t take her for granted, you won’t know how long she has.
