April has always been a hectic month for a cameraman in Okinawa.
This year it didn't get any easier. It's not over, yet and, there's plenty more to do.
This morning, I ran down to the print shop early, trying to stay ahead of the game.
That's not a scrapbook, I'm making. Just some prints I'll be delivering to people.
There's a Bit of Madness to My Method
Magazine editors and some of my best friends, don't always get it.
Sometimes, neither do I but, it seems to work.
When I hear of an event, about to take place, I research, all I can, about it.
Visit the village days, weeks or, months before and meet people.
That way, I'm not a stranger, in town, when it's time to use the cameras.
Most of the places I go, people are friendly.
But, they might not like some foreigner shoving model releases in their face.
So, what I like to do, is forget about all the paperwork and just shoot cameras.
Then, visit, a few weeks later, with some free photos to hand out.
Why Close Out the Month So Early ?
The next few days it's going to get real hectic around here.
There was supposed to be some sort of Pink Full Moon last night and, I missed it.
So, tonight, I'll be looking for the moon.
Sunday, we're going to another island for a ritual in a sea cave.
Monday, will find me in the Orion Beer Brewery, shooting a camera. No drinking.
And, while up that way, I'll see if I can catch that Ryukyu dog, again.
If I get a signed pet release on him, he may become a star !
Then, there's those adorable women from Henza Island, I have to catch-up with.
One, already signed a model release. The other one will, too, I'm betting.
With all the things I have to do, it's best to close out April 2013 today.
Golden Week in Japan is all ready to kick-off !
