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[dearyuls]

#. — chae yul x reader (she/her pronouns used.)

#. content warnings! — extreme yandere behaviour, failed recovery, obsession, stalking, kidnapping, murder, violence, blood and injuries, gore.

#. word count! — (so far) 13,500.

#. < full fanfiction, slowburn, no update schedule just whenever I feel like writing. only three chapter have been written so far, slow updates. also being crossposted on ao3 and wattpad as “ hand in unlovable hand”

#. > 0 | 1| 2 | <

PROLOGUE.

He swore to himself that this would be a new chance, he wouldn't waste the second chance at life that Eun Sian had graciously gifted him, in not ruining his life, that was all he could do in thanks to his dear person...well. Ex-dear person.

It was only one picture, he wouldn't let it get out of hand again, he probably wouldn't see you ever again, fate was cruel like that, and more than anyone, he knew he couldn't bend it to his will, even if he were to break all of his fingers doing so.

He had been moved far away from Sian, all on his own. A fresh slate. And, now he had no school to preoccupy himself with, he figured that finding a job would be the best thing for him to do in order to try and get his life back on track from the disastrous place he had steered it to, he blamed himself for it all, so, he decided he must be the one to fix it.

His father had given him the money to move in, and apart from that, he had no contact with his family in the slightest, he had no family left that wanted anything to do with him, he had no support system, and with this came more reason to job hunt, with no money he wouldn't be able to feed himself, or pay the bills he had.

Since he was already skilled in photography, that was the easiest first step in his mind, he'd build up a portfolio and become a photographer for events ,such as weddings, and put his prior experience to use.

It was a somewhat warm day in spring, Yul stood outside, camera in hand, snapping pictures of the scenery around him, he was just wandering around, finding whatever he saw pretty he wore a plain outfit, all black, with a hat on so that less of his face was visible, he was aware nobody that knew him could be here, they had actual lives to attend to, but, the thought of it happening but him on edge, he was lucky to be holding his camera or he would've bitten his fingernails half to death.

" At least it's a nice day out.." he mumbled to himself, as he moved to snap a photo of a water fountain that he had found in the middle of one of the nearby parks, surrounded by the greenery it made for an aesthetic picture, just what he was looking for.

CLICK!

The shutter went off and Yul waited to check the photo on the screen...

Fuck, He'd have to retake it, he couldn't have that person standing in the frame.

He looked up, he had to see if whoever you were had moved, and, it was as if the first domino had been pushed over, you were looking away, it appeared an orange butterfly had caught your attention, so you didn't make eye contact, but Yul felt his heart speed up. The rays of sunlight painted your face, the gentle breeze made your hair flow ever so slightly..and you were just wearing the cutest outfit..he wondered what Sian would look like if she wore it.

He slapped himself in the face. He hated the way he thought, he needed to stop thinking about her, it wouldn't get him anywhere. He wanted to change, it was what she wanted. He knew Sian would never wear a skirt like that, what a dumb thought.

By the time he'd finished his self argument, she had already gotten out of the frame, and Yul hesitated before taking another picture, he wouldn't delete the first photo, something compelled him not to.

He bit his lip, harsh, almost like trying to draw blood as he went back to the first photo, infact, your presence there seemed to elevate the scene, maybe it was better with you in it... the more he looked at the photo the more he seemed to agree.

He shook that feeling off and kept walking, he had to learn to do something by himself without the thoughts of her creeping in.

By the time the sun started setting Yul had already gone home, he felt strange, unable to take anymore pictures. His mood had turned completely dejected. It hasn't been all that great after getting out of hospital, he had been miserable despite trying, and today he just started to feel worse.

He was on his computer, which sat on a little desk in the left corner of his room. And was clicking through the photos which he had taken, figuring out which one would be the best to show to professional companies, he had only found two of actual quality for that day, and he clicked right, going to the next one, the one with that girl in it.

He zoomed in, and in and in.

He just sat in his dimly light room, illuminated by a single lamp, with his eyes pressed to the computer screen. Staring at you, Unblinking.

He stared, and stared, and stared.

It didn't take him long to realise he was being creepy, this behaviour wasn't right. He needed to stop.  In the short time he was at therapy, he had been taught a few ways t stop himself when he got all worked up like this, but, it was a shame he couldn't remember a single one of them.

It had been some time since he showed proper interest in anyone, and, you were just some random girl, he wouldn't let it get any worse again, he didn't even know your name or anything, plus he didn't even know anything about you.

Despite the kind look on your face and your general demeanour, you could still be a serpent lying beneath.

Why was he even questioning any of that? He didn't even know you, why was he trying to figure out what kind of person you were? He shook his head, minimising his gallery before closing his computer completely, maybe he was just feeling vulnerable and this is why his strange feelings started to act up again..

Yul had no other explanation outside of it being that, so, he decided to try and sleep it off. He got up from his desk and draped himself over his bed, staring up at his empty walls. With no pictures spread over them, it didn't look right, he could just imagine her face staring back at him...but she wasn't there. She had abandoned him she was horrible she was

Something he no longer needed to worry about, he reminded himself. He had no right to be angry.

He just needed to search and find something to overwhelm the still lingering feelings he has,  or he needs to actually get better, one of the two, he'd settle for.

[suhnshinehaos]

growing pains : act three, part twelve (2/2)

series synopsis : people say that you’ll experience three kinds of love in your lifetime. the first is an idealistic love, the kind that feels straight out of a fairy tale. the second is the hard love, the kind that will leave you with lessons about yourself and the love you want and need to experience. finally, the love you never see coming. this is the story of your three loves. pairing : svt 97 line x gn!reader genre/s : non-idol au, coming of age, angst, fluff, my attempts at humor act three, part twelve wc : ~1k

act three : the unexpected love  ➤  part 12 : soft italicized oh

after years studying and working abroad, yn is finally back home to a new job and new faces. all they want now is to focus on nothing else but their career and one of their coworker’s friends, minghao, makes it all the more interesting. 

previous  ➤  act three, part twelve (1/2) next  ➤  act three, part thirteen growing pains ➤  masterlist 

“thank you, i guess.”

you step out the car in a daze, you’re not even sure if you fully registered the words that escaped your lips. the cold evening air sends shivers up your spine, you don’t even bother to wave the man goodbye as he drives away. you enter, and mindlessly make your way to the elevator.

there’s a weight in your chest that you can’t quite shake off. no matter how many deep breaths you take. no matter how many affirmations you make in your head. i am capable. i don’t owe that man anything. there will be no second date. each step feels heavier than the last, and you hesitate before bringing your hand up to knock on minghao’s door. one breath. then another. your shoulders tense,

and they fall once he opens the door. 

the first thing you notice is the tight-lipped smile on his face, clearly cautious of your emotions, but his eyes are warm and inviting. the way you now remember them to be. minghao steps aside to let you in, and the next thing you notice is how nicely he’s dressed. crisp black button-down, the sleeves rolled to his elbows, a nice pair of slacks, and shoes that matched.

“did you just get back from a shoot…? or maybe an event?”

he shakes his head. “i can’t have you feeling overdressed now, can i?”

“i don’t think there’s any situation where you’d be the one underdressed.” you chuckle, and your first genuine smile of the evening spreads across your lips. making your way to the dining area, you can’t help the way your smile reaches your eyes when you see the way he’s set everything up.

everything about the way the plates, the utensils, and the glassware has been made to look straight out of an expensive restaurant. but there’s something so comforting about the pot of what seems to be stew, a bowl of rice for each of you, and a bottle of wine you just know he spent a ton of time considering.

“i would have made more, but this is all i could do on such short notice.”

you take a seat, and the heaviness you felt in your chest mellows out to a feeling you can’t quite place. “no, it’s perfect.”

your voice trails off, your gaze shifts from him to your lap, and you chew on your bottom lip. “it’s just-”

“it’s just what?” minghao asks gently, leaning towards you. but you don’t feel like he’s pushing, or pressuring you to talk. 

you sigh, still avoiding his eyes. “ever since i met you… you’ve done so much for me. helping me with photography, making me tea, and now this… i just feel like i’ve done nothing for you-”

“yn, look at me.” minghao cuts you off, his voice is still soft but there’s now a sense of command in it. “i’m not keeping score.” 

“minghao.” you look at him and your breath hitches, you can tell that he means it.

he holds your gaze for just a second before continuing his point. “but if you want me to, you’ve offered me friendship, companionship. i didn’t always have someone who was willing to go on these groceries, runs, or museum days with. you could have just easily said no when i asked. others have, but you didn’t.”

your lips part and you’re not sure how to respond, minghao says it as if it’s a truth he’s just acknowledged himself. 

you could have said no. it would have been easy to. there’s a grocery store that’s fifteen minutes away, but you never fail to go to the farmer’s market that’s nearly an hour drive away. you could have gone on runs alone, there’s a gym inside your work building, but you chose to exercise with him. you could have spent your afternoon editing photos from your latest shoot, but you spent it checking out the museum with him. 

but the choice was never difficult. despite your earlier reservations about him,

“i like your company.” you blurt, finishing the thought aloud.

he tilts his head to the side, the corner of his mouth twitches upward to a smile. “i like your company too, yn.”

a silence falls between the two of you, but it’s not tense. 

it feels like a sense of understanding, of comfort and security, of relief. the very feeling you get when you finally find an item you thought had been lost forever, in between seat cushions or in cluttered cabinet drawers, simply hiding in plain sight. the feeling you get when you remember actually brought an umbrella so you don’t have to walk home in the rain. the feeling when you remember the lyrics to a song you hadn’t listened to in ages. 

no words were spoken, but there was no need for them anyway. in that moment, neither of you even knew how to articulate the swelling in your chests. you only knew the feeling, coursing through your veins, taking over yours and minghao’s senses.

it’s only a few seconds, and minghao blinks back before he reaches out for the bottle of wine so he could pour both of you a glass. “let’s eat, hm? and you could rant about everything that happened in that little date of yours.”

he hears you out, rolling his eyes when he got particularly annoyed at the man who took you out. the night turns from terrible to wonderful. 

when all is said and done, and you gently close the door of your own apartment. you can’t help the wistful sigh that escapes your lips. oh.

not knowing that on the other side of your living room wall, in his own apartment now accompanied with nothing but his own thoughts, minghao places his nicest dinnerware back in his cabinets. oh.             

from reese, with love

it's pining time babyyyyyy this might just be my favorite written portion of the entire series (so far) !! i thought nothing would pass 0114 and 0214 but ooooh i'm really feeling this one which is why im extra excited to find out what you guys thought of this !! all asks/replies/rbs are appreciated <3 thank you for reading ! hope you're all doing well and taking care ^^

also svt are coming back to the ph i need to get employed soon so i could actually afford to go ;-; anyone looking for a concert buddy? jk1/2 (manifesting aaaaah)

[feetpiclovers]

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Yevette Heiser -from Street to Celebration: Merging Food Photography with Wedding Photography

Wedding photography traditionally focuses on capturing the romance and joy of the special day. However, integrating elements of food and street photography into wedding shoots can offer a fresh and captivating perspective. Yevette Heiser-Lens & Love: Mastering the Art of Wedding Photography for Starters explores how blending these genres can elevate your wedding images, providing a unique and memorable visual experience.

 The Art of Wedding Photography

Wedding photography is a cherished tradition, capturing the essence of a couple's special day. Classic wedding shots often include posed portraits, candid moments, and detailed images of the venue. The aim is to document the day’s events while highlighting the emotions and beauty of the occasion. While these elements are crucial, incorporating other photography styles can add depth and creativity to the final collection of images.

 Embracing Food Photography

Food photography is known for its ability to showcase the beauty and appeal of culinary creations. This genre focuses on capturing the texture, color, and presentation of dishes, often using techniques that enhance the visual appeal of the food. In the context of weddings, food photography can be particularly impactful when documenting the reception’s culinary offerings.

1. Detail Shots: Capture close-ups of beautifully arranged dishes, from intricate hors d'oeuvres to elaborate wedding cakes. Highlight the craftsmanship and artistry behind each culinary creation.

2. Styled Presentation: Use food photography techniques to showcase how the food is presented at the reception. This can include artistic shots of table settings, serving dishes, and the overall dining experience.

3. Candid Moments: Incorporate moments of guests enjoying their meals, adding a personal touch and showcasing the joy and satisfaction derived from the food.

 Integrating Street Photography Techniques

Street photography, characterized by its candid and spontaneous nature, can be seamlessly integrated into wedding photography. This style focuses on capturing real-life moments and authentic expressions, often in dynamic and unpredictable environments. Applying street photography techniques to a wedding can bring a unique, lively element to your images.

1. Spontaneous Moments: Embrace the unscripted, natural moments that occur throughout the day. Capture guests mingling, children playing, or even the bustling activity in the kitchen. These images can add a vibrant and genuine feel to the wedding album.

2. Urban Backdrops: If the wedding venue is located in an urban setting, incorporate the surrounding cityscape into your shots. Use the city’s architecture and street scenes as backdrops, blending them with the celebration’s elements for a modern and stylish look.

3. Dynamic Compositions: Experiment with composition and angles, as seen in street photography. Capture the wedding party in action, use leading lines, and play with shadows and light to create visually striking images.

 Combining the Three Genres

Merging food photography, street photography, and wedding photography requires a thoughtful approach. Here’s how you can effectively blend these styles:

1. Create a Narrative: Build a visual story that includes elements from each genre. Begin with shots of the venue and food, then move to candid moments of guests and celebrations. This narrative approach offers a comprehensive and engaging portrayal of the event.

2. Maintain Consistency: Ensure that the different styles complement each other rather than clash. Use consistent lighting, color schemes, and editing techniques to create a cohesive look across the photos.

3. Engage the Senses: Capture images that evoke not only visual appeal but also the sensory experiences of the day. Include photos that convey the taste, aroma, and texture of the food, as well as the vibrant atmosphere of the celebration.

 Conclusion

From Street to Celebration: Merging Food Photography with Wedding Photography offers a unique way to capture the essence of a wedding day. By integrating food and street photography techniques, you can enhance the storytelling and visual appeal of your wedding images. This creative approach adds depth and variety to the wedding album, making it a cherished keepsake that beautifully reflects the special moments of the day. For an in-depth look at this innovative fusion, Yevette Heiser - Flavorful Frames: Merging Food and Street Photography in Texas provides excellent guidance on blending these styles effectively.

[ciaossu-imagines]

MYSTIC MESSENGER V WITH ARRANGED MARRIAGE AU PLEASE thank you I always enjoy reading your writings

Aww, you're so sweet, my dear! I'm really flattered to hear you enjoy reading my stuff and I hope you'll enjoy this as well. I had a lot of fun with this, honestly, so thank you so much for the request!

Okay, so I don't actually think it's too much of a stretch to imagine either V's father or Chairman Han, both being from very wealthy and affluential families, setting up arranged marriages for their children. So this 'AU' isn't really a huge shift in universe. I think the biggest change, going into this, is that V and Rika never met. I can see V still having met and helped Saeyoung and Zen, but the RFA was never founded and Rika is never a thing with V.

In fact, relationships were never really a thing with V. He's dated here or there but nothing serious. His life just is too full, too stressful, too busy for dating. V's relationship with his father is very contentious. V is still very much working as a photographer and his work is very well received and beautifully done. People pay top dollar for it but he never really achieves fame because he avoids the public eye and that is something that his father holds against him.

V's father wants his son to set aside his photography career, to take over the family business. To smarten up and behave as the son and heir to the family should, in other words. And V's father has tried numerous ways of forcing V into doing so.

And the newest of those ways? It's definitely the arranged marriage decided upon by V's father and your own parents, who do own a major corporation but are rather nouveau-riche. This really does set them aside as lesser than by a lot of people and they view this arranged marriage as a way to elevate your families status in the wealthy circles and V's father sees it as a way to force his son to settle down, start a family, and because he'll have a wife and hopefully children to take care of, it only makes sense that V would set aside his 'silly' artistic endeavors and take up his mantle in the business world with the family company.

It seems perfect, at least to the parents of both of you.

To both you and V though, the idea is a little less than ideal. You're prepared to hate V out of pure hatred for the idea. You aren't even sure about your stance on marriage. You may or may not want marriage to be a thing in your future, but the fact of the matter is that even if you do want to get married, you want to get married to someone you choose, someone you truly love. You don't want to be forced into anything and that force is what you hate the most.

V, meanwhile, is nothing but angry at this turn of events. But as I've mentioned, V doesn't deal well with anger. He doesn't know how to handle it at all, doesn't know how to deal with it, and feels disgusting for the huge surges of anger he is feeling. So instead he focuses that anger into other emotions. He's feeling super guilty and ashamed of his father's actions, of the pressure this puts on you when he walks into the restaurant where the two of you were to be introduced by your parents for the first time.

It surprises you that you find it really hard to hate V right away. It surprises you even more that you feel an automatic tingle of physical attraction to him and you wonder if that tingle was strong enough to really influence your thoughts. But you don't think that was it.

V apologizes, countless times, for the situation you find yourself in. He consistently blames himself for you being forced into this arranged marriage, takes all the blame for it and any anger or sadness you feel about it.

Though it takes a few meetings, because your parents and his father are consistently with the two of you, when the two of you first get together alone, V makes it perfectly clear to you that if you want to get out of the arranged marriage, he will be perfectly okay with that and would not blame you. He even offers to find some way to make sure the arranged marriage ends without you being blamed in any way. He warns you that might take a little bit of time, but he'll figure a solution that will leave nobody with any doubt that the breaking down of the arranged marriage was entirely on him.

Like, the man is so very, very guilty over every and anything related to this and he is always apologizing to you.

Now, I can see the rest of this going in either one of two ways. The first way is that you take V up on that offer of figuring out a way to get out of the marriage. Whether or not you're willing to let him take all the blame is entirely up to you, but either way, he is right in that it will take a little bit of time. The two of you continue to play into your parents, seeing each other often, having 'date nights' used to plan and bounce ideas off each other for how to bring this all to a close. But somewhere along the way, you find your conversations with V actually becoming conversations. The two of you start to actually get to know each other and you start to fall for V a little. He's sweet and kind and creative and he can be funny in a dry, witty way. And he finds himself really falling for you too, but both of you are still convinced that the only thing the other wants is to get out of this arranged marriage.

And besides, V in particular doesn't want to enter a relationship with you on those terms. He doesn't want to be dating you only because the two of you were supposed to be getting married anyway. He spends a lot of time wishing that the two of you had met in any other way, under any other circumstances.

So, in this ending, I do see the marriage contract ending, just like the two of you had planned and it does break your heart and breaks V's heart. V withdraws, he needs to heal some of how much he hurts when things with you seem to be over for good, when he thinks he'll never really see you again. The two of you go months without seeing each other until you bump into each other again. It could be at a party, through mutual friends, or maybe you purposefully tracked down a show he was doing and showed up to the gallery to see him again. Either way, the two of you start talking again and I think this time, without the expectation of marriage there, with more free-will from the start, the attraction the two of you have towards each other has more room to grow and really bloom and the two of you end up dating.

The alternate way this could go? You refuse to break the arranged marriage. As much as you hate it, you're so loyal to your family and your parents and care about them too much. You know how much this means to them. So the marriage does go through and the story becomes V and you learning how to be a married couple together, how to get over the forced approach to the relationship with each other. It involves learning to be friends first, helping V heal the shame and guilt he's feeling, helping him really stand up to his father and prove that, even married, he does not and will not inherit the family company, that he is happy with his art. It involves a very, very slow burn love story, with lots of drama and conflicts, which can also be really fun.

[ag-updates-and-archives]

2019 Disrupt Festival in Austin

Date: June 24, 2019

2019 Disrupt Festival Austin360 Amphitheater, Austin, TX June 22, 2019

Photography and Review by Michael Mullenix

Texas played host to the birth of a new Summer Touring Festival this past weekend as the first ever Disrupt Festival took over the Austin 360 Amphitheater on Saturday, June 22nd. The all-day event featured 10 of the top bands in the Alternative/Post-Hardcore genres including Thrice, Memphis May Fire, Hyro The Hero, Circa Survive, Four Year Strong, Trophy Eyes, and finally The Used as the day’s headliners. Split between two stages (Mainstage/Second Stage), with each artist having a designated time and no overlap, the inaugural Disrupt Fest essentially felt like the combination of the now-defunct Warped Tour and Mayhemfest. The ultimate product was a sort of curated Warped Tour with Mayhemfest’s bone structure; and it kind of works. Every artist had a chance to shine, from new-coming Rap-Artist Hyro The Hero, or Pop singer Juliet Simms, to Metalcore firebrands Sleeping With Sirens. Best of all for the acts at the top of the bill it felt like a proper ascension to their Amphitheater performances. Bands like The Story So Far and Memphis May Fire felt graduated under the spotlight of the Amphitheater stage, and Circa Survive exerted enough energy to completely steal the show. Thrice’s already stunning performance was elevated to glossy perfection in front of a massive audience, and The Used brought a massive light show and were given ample room to go truly wild! Whereas the Warped Tour felt like a buffet of bands leaving their Rock Star egos at the door, Disrupt Festival is a vehicle designed to elevate these incredible artists into Super-Stardom. The night came to a roaring close when The Used were joined by Sleeping With Siren’s Kellin Quinn for the band’s seminal hit, Box Of Sharp Objects.

[yvetteheiser]

Yvette Heiser - Ultimate Guide to Food Photography at Weddings while Taking Perfect Photos

Weddings encapsulate more than just love; they are a sensory experience. Alongside other memorable aspects, the culinary delights served play a pivotal role. Documenting these delectable creations through food photography enhances the artistic dimension of wedding photography, preserving the essence of the occasion in visual form.

 In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of food photography at weddings, providing insights and tips to ensure the perfect food photos that complement the joyous occasion. Yvette Heiser — Pro Tips for Taking Perfect Photos at Weddings offers invaluable advice on how to capture the flavors, textures, and presentation of wedding cuisine with finesse, ensuring that each photograph preserves the culinary artistry and enhances the overall visual narrative of the wedding day.

Importance of Food Photography at Weddings

Food photography at weddings holds a profound significance, capturing the essence of culinary artistry and the ambiance of the event itself. The meticulous presentation of dishes and desserts not only showcases culinary expertise but also elevates the wedding album with sophistication. These photographs vividly convey the flavors, textures, and colors of each dish, immortalizing the gastronomic experience for the couple and their guests. Yvette Heiser talks about food photography, emphasizing its role in preserving cherished memories and creating a visual narrative that celebrates both the culinary delights and the joyous occasion of a wedding.

Lighting and Composition

Lighting is crucial in wedding food photography, as it significantly impacts the outcome. Opting for natural light is ideal to capture the vibrant hues and intricate textures of dishes. Indoors, positioning food near a window ensures soft, diffused lighting. Attention to composition is key, with careful arrangement of dishes and surroundings enhancing visual appeal. Incorporating the wedding theme and decor into these compositions adds depth and narrative to the food photographs, elevating their storytelling quality.

Props and Context

Incorporating props and contextual elements can enhance the storytelling aspect of food photography at weddings. Selecting elegant table settings, floral arrangements, and unique serving dishes can elevate the visual appeal of the food photos. However, it's essential to maintain a balance and avoid cluttering the frame. The strategic inclusion of complementary elements can add depth and context to the culinary narrative without overpowering the main subject.

Timing and Preparation

Timing is crucial in food photography at weddings, as dishes may change appearance and texture over time. Anticipating the moment when the dishes are at their freshest and most visually appealing is essential for capturing the perfect photos. Working closely with the catering team to synchronize the preparation and photography timelines ensures that the dishes are presented at their prime, ready to be immortalized through the lens.

Technique and Perspective

Exploring different angles and perspectives can yield captivating food photos at weddings. Experiment with shooting from various vantage points, such as overhead, close-up, or at eye level, to showcase the dishes in diverse ways. Macro shots can highlight intricate details, while capturing the dishes from a low angle can add a sense of grandeur and drama to the photos.

Enhancements and Details

Subtle enhancements such as the use of steam to evoke a 'just cooked' feel or the strategic application of vegetable oil to create a glistening effect can elevate the visual allure of the dishes. These enhancements should be employed judiciously, ensuring that they enhance the natural appeal of the food without appearing artificial or misleading.

Conclusion

Food photography at weddings presents a unique opportunity to merge culinary artistry with visual storytelling, adding depth and richness to the wedding narrative. By mastering the interplay of lighting, composition, timing, and technique, photographers can capture the essence of the culinary experience, creating timeless and evocative photos that celebrate the art of food and the joy of weddings. Embracing the fusion of creativity and gastronomy, food photography at weddings becomes an integral part of preserving and cherishing the memories of this special occasion.

[texasobserver]

“Beyond the Refrigerator Door” by Kit O'Connell, from the November/December 2023 issue of Texas Observer magazine, with photography by Erika Nina Suárez:

Above: The Neon Kingdom stage at Meow Wolf Grapevine, which the artist collective plans to use for community events and local musicians.

One moment, I’m standing in a drab hallway in the Grapevine Mills shopping mall, listening to the sound of blankness. When I enter “The Real Unreal”—the fourth permanent installation from artist collective Meow Wolf, and the first in Texas—I hear a gentle, whooshing static. It’s a palate cleanser, like a drink of water before tasting something new. Then, I step through a heavy office door into another world. 

I’m in a lush suburban backyard in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Crickets chirp, mingling with the sound of traffic, far enough away that it adds to the sense of coziness and peace. The air even smells like earth and tomato plants from the vegetable garden, lit by gentle fairy lights. 

The Delany House is the entrance point into The Real Unreal and is the home to ficitional jazz musician Gordon Delany and his family set in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Up ahead past the yard, purple light oozes from a two-story home’s circular dormer window. Below, the white streaks on the eggplants seem a little too drippy, the gourds a little too bulbous and tentacled. It only gets stranger when I step inside, where the walls bulge, the doors of the washer and dryer open into playground slides, and the fireplace and closet serve as portals to other dimensions—“Lightning Room,” a research base where scientists are trying to stop time, and a trippy neon forest replete with weird sculptures and fantastical creatures. The refrigerator door leads to “Brrrmuda,” a chilly hub where numerous pathways meet. Each of the hub spaces in the looping, maze-like exhibition leads to more rooms brimming with imaginative creations. 

Opened in July in a former anchor store in this Texas-sized mall, the installation takes up over 24,000 square feet across two stories. “The Real Unreal” is the work of more than 150 artists—40 of them from Texas—that is both an avant-garde art gallery and an experiment in storytelling. When you attend a Meow Wolf exhibition, the goal is to make you feel like part of the art rather than a spectator. The result is a powerful experience that immerses visitors in uninhibited human creativity. Once you’re admitted, you can take as long as you want inside. Connor Gray, the PR manager, told me the average visit is about two hours, but some people stay all day. 

“This used to be a Bed, Bath, & Beyond,” Gray told me. “Now, we’re just beyond.”

According to Kaitlyn Armendáriz, the impact manager for Meow Wolf Grapevine and an adjunct art history professor at Collin College, the installation shatters the illusion that contemporary artwork is stuffy, dull, or exclusionary. 

“The thing that excited me most [about Meow Wolf] was this idea of the breakdown between the viewer and the art,” Armendáriz said. “I really like that it’s truly art for everybody, and art for all.” 

Meow Wolf rewards the curious mind with layer after layer to be peeled back. You can interact with almost everything—touch, read, and press. This is art you can hear and smell, too. The space is densely packed, with many rooms brimming with sculptures and crafted delights. In others, a single, massive artwork stands alone in its own gallery.

Because visiting Meow Wolf can be disorienting, the creators went to some length to make it as accessible as possible. Though you can crawl, slide, or take the stairs between levels, elevators are available. A kit with earplugs and other tools, to help autistic visitors and those who need a bit less sensory input, is available free from the gift shop. 

Opening a refrigerator door in the kitchen of The Delany House takes guests into a dome shaped, portal like space called the BRRRMUDA, with multiple refrigerator doors on all sides. Each door on the ground floor can be opened and all lead to a different location.

While the attraction is child friendly, in September the team launched Adultiverse, special 21-and-up nights with bands playing in a colorful onsite event space with a bar. Although tickets for grownups start at $35—climbing to $50 on weekends and other peak days—organizers have given away more than 5,000 free tickets since they opened, many to students at schools the government deems to be the most impoverished. According to Armendáriz, they also offer significant discounts to all schools and community groups, even frequently to groups that aren’t formal nonprofit organizations. 

“All of our sites donate tickets because cost and transportation, regardless of where you’re at, are the two biggest barriers to getting people into the arts,” she said, “so if we can eliminate the barrier of cost we’ll do that.”

Armendáriz told me that traditional museums have historically excluded marginalized groups, though she acknowledged many of them are working to become more diverse. 

“It takes decades and decades to undo decades and decades of harm,” she said. 

The power of Meow Wolf is that it started fresh, without all the baggage of traditional art galleries. 

“Meow Wolf [came] in as this disruptor … because it was new and it was created by enthusiastic and idealistic individuals and was started with this mission to do good and to make art accessible,” Armendáriz added. 

Meow Wolf began in Santa Fe in 2008, founded by a group of independent artists looking for unconventional ways to showcase their creations. Much like the Grapevine location, the Santa Fe installation is built around a suburban home that leads to galleries representing other worlds. From there, they took their installations to more cities, creating a unique theme for each. At each location, Denver (a planet where four alternate dimensions meet), Las Vegas (a superstore called Omegamart), and now Grapevine, core members of the Meow Wolf team recruited local artists and talent, from guides and gift shop employees to sound and lighting designers. 

Refractive glasses give travelers in The Real Unreal a new perspective on the Neon Kingdom.

From the start, the artists’ unique and captivating vision attracted backers like the Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, who helped purchase their first location at a defunct bowling alley. Then, more than 800 people contributed to Meow Wolf’s Kickstarter campaign, which funded the alley’s conversion into an art space. Their popularity rapidly snowballed from there. For superfans of the Meow Wolf universe, “The Real Unreal” contains subtle references to previous installations, which encourages the community that’s grown around their art. Another location is slated to open next year in Houston. 

“With Meow Wolf, it’s important that we take guests on that emotional journey,” Kelly Schwartz, the Grapevine general manager said.

If visitors aren’t immediately enraptured by the art, the mystery at the heart of “The Real Unreal” can hook them instead. Parts of the exhibition—like the home of the Delaneys and Fuquas—function both as installation art pieces and as a visual narrative told in letters, text messages, souvenirs, and scrapbooks.

In this home, a family of five has gathered to care for their ailing patriarch, the jazz musician Gordon Delaney. They include Gordon’s daughter Carmen, who just moved back in to help; Carmen’s childhood friend Laverne Fuqua; and Laverne’s two children, Jerrica and Jerid, who recently went missing. 

A “missing” poster in the living room reads, “Jared, we are not mad. We just want you to come home.” 

A small opening reveals a hidden section of neon lights and a brightly lit hallway.

Other travelers crawl in and out of the warped fireplace with impossibly curving brick edges and stumble, dazed, out of the closet, a faraway look in their eyes. But I’m drawn to the color printout on the table. Have I seen this boy? 

According to his sketchbook, one day Jared fell asleep in the weird closet under the stairs. When he woke up, the glass of water next to him contained a strange sea creature. It looks a bit like an axolotl, but is a unique species. It chirps and warbles, doesn’t seem to eat much food, and—strangest of all—only Jared seems to be able to see him. However, grandfather Gordon, who has gone blind, can hear it and likes the music it makes. 

Jared’s clearly a sweet kid with a big heart and a special interest in sea creatures. Stickers, drawings, and pictures of aquatic life cover the wall and canopy over his bed. He’s nerdy (or fixated) enough that when he discovers the creature, he gives it a Latin name—Hapulusgarrulus Lapnoaquaflo, from the words meaning “soft” “talkative or chattering,” “tufted or crested,” “water,” and “flowering.” But for short, he calls it Happy Garry. 

Gordon’s cough is getting worse, leading to a short-term hospitalization. When the family comes home, there’s no sign of Jared, who has followed his new pet Garry back into “The Real Unreal.” And no one has seen him since. Though the visitor never directly meets any of them, the story of Jared’s disappearance into other dimensions, written by Wisconsin science fiction author LaShawn Wanak, is laced throughout the museum.

“I like having those sorts of peaks and valleys in an experience, and having intentional design in that way so you might be in a room that’s super stimulating, but then you transition into a room where you can sit and reflect on that,” Schwartz said.

When I take a moment to rest on the comfy benches inside Baba Yaga’s hut, somewhere past “Brrrmuda,” I see Happy Garry staring back at me, floating in a jar with air holes punched in the lid, nestled among other sculpted oddities in a small glass cabinet. Baba Yaga’s hut, as is traditional in Russian mythology, stands on two giant chicken legs. Its feet cling to a massive tree in the psychedelic forest. Glowing mushrooms dot the tree trunk, pulsing and chiming as you touch them. A smiling guide in full drag makeup urged visitors to interact with the makeshift instrument or sent them off in search of a hidden, animated image of a hamster in a wheel. The guides help people into and—if necessary, when you get lost or overwhelmed—out of the attraction. 

Nearly all objects within Meow Wolf's The Real Unreal universe are intended to be interacted with. Here in The Forest a guest interacts with objects mimicking mushrooms growing on a tree trunk. When tapped, each mushroom plays a different musical note.

You can ask the guides for a “side quest” such as hunting “brain beans,” small doodles of plants hidden throughout the attraction. Each one contains a hashtag that you text to a phone number, also provided. In response, Dug, the head gardener sends a small cartoon image as a sort of trophy for finding the bean, with another optional activity: “To plant this bean, make a pair of binoculars w/ your hands and focus on 1 detail in the environment. Sow this image in your head garden.” 

The exhibit is full of almost overstimulating highs, like the cracking electricity and flashing lights of the time scientists or the dance party you can start with a push of a button inside “Brrrmuda,” complete with a disco ball made from frozen food. One doorway in the fridge-dimension features cartoon paletas with wild faces made by local artist Carlos Donjuan. But there are also quieter moments that left me with a lingering, peaceful feeling.

One artwork that I returned to multiple times during my visit, was “Crystal Cloud Cave” by Lance McGoldrick. As quiet ambient music plays in a narrow room, one wall shows a constantly evolving, AI-generated sky, always unique, that slowly transitions from day to night, with sunsets and sunrises and, if you’re lucky, a glimpse of the aurora borealis. Along the opposite wall, reflective cubes, haphazardly stacked, mirror the skyscape—and the travelers passing through the corridor between—at unusual angles. I felt calm there in a way that’s hard to put into words. If there’d been a bed there, I’d have drifted off into inner space until closing time.

A traveler inside Meow Wolf Grapevine pauses on a balcony to look down at Lamp Shop Alley.

One of Dug’s clues sent me back to one of my favorite parts of the attraction, called “Lamp Shop Alley.” Like “Brrrmuda,” the Alley is one of the hub spaces that leads to other art. It looks like an alien marketplace full of strange offerings behind closed shop windows; glowing signs for other imaginary vendors written in unearthly languages cover the walls. There are toys too, like an ATM that challenges you to unlock its secret code. Through yet another doorway a deliciously seedy arcade full of custom cabinets that you can play. The whole vibe reminds me of all the “bizarre bazaars” found in fantasy and science fiction, strange shopping districts on faraway worlds. I imagine myself as a tourist stepping out of the “Hidden Capsule Motel” in search of breakfast on an early morning on some other planet. The air hums with the subtle sounds of a city waking up.

Scwartz said that the Alley is one of her favorite parts of “The Real Unreal.” 

“I love the level of detail, not only in the art that you see with your eyes, but in what you hear in the soundscape,” she told me. “It’s just incredible … the way it echoes and bounces off the different walls, what the artists have been able to do.”

A talking vending machine in the arcade—next to a couch made out of what appears to be dirty laundry—offers pretend drinks like “Wake Up, Please!,” “Hydro Bang,” and “Code Cheddar: Cheese Drink.” A pixel face on the machine spouts sassy one-liners. As I watch, it comments on the short stature of a child who hits the lowest buttons. Of course, the vending machine itself opens up to another doorway. 

“Hey, at least buy me dinner first,” the machine quips in its New York accent as someone steps through. 

Not unlike the psychedelic experience that so much of Meow Wolf emulates, describing a visit to “The Real Unreal,” even with the help of photographs, is one of the more challenging assignments I’ve had as a reporter. 

“[Meow Wolf] is a place that provides a sense of belonging, a place that allows everyone to be an artist, and to have a little bit of misfit alive in them,” said Kelly Schwartz, the general manager of “The Real Unreal.”  

At the end of our interview, she told me, “We say ‘Once you go, then you’ll know’ because it’s really hard to explain. I want people to come curious, stay curious while they’re there, leave amazed, and tell all their friends.” 

After three hours of exploring, I wasn’t ready to leave, but I did need a break. A small cafe and gift shop offers souvenirs and snacks, most of which are sourced from local vendors. I took a moment to think while sipping lemon and lavender fizzy water called “Gender Fluid,” the only genuine offering advertised by the vending machine inside the arcade. Its name is a pun on “genderfluid,” a form of nonbinary gender identity that’s neither male nor female but breaks the barriers in between. Soon, I was back inside searching for beans. 

It’s so easy to get lost inside “The Real Unreal” that I was more glad for the legal requirement of exit signs than I’ve been at any other museum. Eventually, I found my way back to the backyard of the Fuqua-Delaney residence, knowing that it was time to return to the “real.” But I paused a moment more, smelling the rich earth, hearing the crickets, soaking it all in.

Viewing areas throughout the installation encourage visitors to consider art from many angles.

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The Evolution of Entertainment From Ancient Times to the Digital Era

Entertainment has always been an essential part of human culture, offering a respite from daily life and a chance to experience joy, wonder, and emotional connection. From ancient civilizations to the current digital age, Entertainment has undergone dramatic transformations, reflecting shifts in technology, culture, and society. This article explores the rich history of entertainment, tracing its roots, its evolution through various epochs, and the ways in which modern-day entertainment continues to captivate and evolve.

Ancient Beginnings of Entertainment

The desire for entertainment is as old as civilization itself. Early humans entertained themselves through storytelling, music, dance, and games. In prehistoric times, cave paintings might have served both a ritualistic purpose and an early form of visual entertainment. The ancient Egyptians held grand festivals and celebrations, filled with music, food, and dance, while the Greeks and Romans elevated entertainment to new heights with theater, gladiatorial games, and chariot races.

Theater in ancient Greece, particularly during festivals like Dionysia, showcased plays that ranged from tragedies to comedies. Playwrights like Sophocles and Aristophanes became cultural icons, and their works laid the foundation for modern drama. Meanwhile, the Roman Colosseum became a center of violent but highly popular entertainment, where gladiators fought to the death, and massive battles were recreated for the audience’s enjoyment. These events were not merely pastimes but also social rituals that bound people together in shared experiences.

Entertainment in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

With the decline of the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages saw a shift in entertainment that reflected the era's religious and social structures. Religious ceremonies, morality plays, and festivals continued to provide entertainment, often with a strong focus on moral lessons and community engagement. Troubadours and minstrels roamed Europe, singing songs of love, valor, and adventure, which kept people connected to their cultural roots despite widespread political instability.

The Renaissance, however, marked a flourishing of the arts, and entertainment became more intellectual and varied. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, revolutionized access to literature and knowledge, allowing the masses to experience stories and ideas beyond their immediate environment. Theater also grew in prominence during this period, with the works of Shakespeare, Cervantes, and Dante establishing the standards for narrative and character development that continue to influence literature and entertainment to this day.

The Rise of Mass Entertainment in the 19th and 20th Centuries

The 19th century saw the birth of new forms of entertainment designed to appeal to a wider audience. With the Industrial Revolution came a shift from agrarian societies to urban centers, leading to the rise of public spaces like theaters, opera houses, and music halls where large groups could gather to be entertained. The advent of photography and, later, motion pictures in the late 1800s revolutionized visual entertainment. The Lumière brothers’ invention of the cinematograph in 1895 gave rise to the motion picture industry, leading to the silent films of the early 20th century and later the golden age of Hollywood.

Cinema quickly became one of the most dominant forms of entertainment, offering people a glimpse into different worlds, cultures, and ideas. Stars like Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, and James Dean became cultural icons, influencing fashion, behavior, and attitudes. Radio and, subsequently, television became the next major platforms for entertainment in the 20th century. These technologies brought music, news, and serialized dramas directly into people's homes, creating a new communal experience around entertainment.

Music, too, experienced a revolution with the invention of the phonograph and the rise of recorded sound. Jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, and pop music transformed the cultural landscape, with artists like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson shaping not just entertainment but entire cultural movements. The 20th century’s advances in technology allowed for the mass production and distribution of entertainment, making it accessible to people of all walks of life.

The Digital Era: Streaming, Social Media, and Gaming

The 21st century has brought about perhaps the most significant transformation in entertainment: the digital revolution. The internet has democratized entertainment, allowing creators from all over the world to reach global audiences. Streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify have changed the way people consume media. No longer bound by television schedules or theater release dates, viewers can access films, TV shows, and music whenever they want, often in binge-watching marathons that were unheard of just a few decades ago.

Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have turned ordinary people into entertainers. Influencers, YouTubers, and content creators can amass huge followings, sometimes rivaling traditional movie stars or musicians. The interactive nature of these platforms allows audiences to engage directly with entertainers, blurring the line between creators and consumers.

Video games have also risen to unprecedented popularity, becoming a dominant form of entertainment. Games like "Fortnite," "Minecraft," and "The Legend of Zelda" have large, dedicated fanbases and offer immersive worlds that provide not just passive entertainment but interactive experiences. With the advent of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), the boundaries of entertainment are being pushed even further, creating immersive experiences that were once the stuff of science fiction.

The Future of Entertainment

As technology continues to evolve, so will entertainment. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used to create music, write scripts, and even produce visual art, raising questions about the future of creativity and human involvement in entertainment. Virtual reality and augmented reality are likely to become even more integrated into our daily lives, offering new ways to experience stories, games, and even live events like concerts or sports.

Moreover, the rise of the "metaverse" — a collective virtual space where people can interact in real time — could radically change the way we think about entertainment. In the metaverse, entertainment won’t just be something we consume; it will be something we live inside, interacting with others in real-time virtual environments that blur the lines between reality and fiction.

In conclusion, entertainment has come a long way from the early days of storytelling around a fire to today’s immersive digital experiences. As technology and culture continue to evolve, so too will the ways in which we entertain ourselves. What remains constant, however, is humanity's deep desire for stories, music, games, and experiences that bring joy, connection, and a sense of wonder to our lives.

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Are you ready to make the switch? Discover the Samsung Galaxy A06 today and elevate your smartphone experience!

The Samsung Galaxy A06 is here, bringing with it a fresh design, impressive features, and enhanced capabilities. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, a content lover, or someone who values seamless performance, the Galaxy A06 is designed to meet your needs. Let’s dive into the standout features that make this phone a must-have.

Dynamic, Vivid, Wide Display

Get ready to enjoy a wider, clearer view with the Galaxy A06's 17.13 cm HD+ display. The smooth 60 Hz scrolling and LCD U-Cut display offer an immersive experience, making it perfect for streaming your favorite shows or browsing the web. The expansive screen ensures you have more room to enjoy your content and elevate your mobile viewing experience.

Sleek Design with a Slim Profile

The Galaxy A06 comes with a sleek, sophisticated design that’s bound to turn heads. With its reduced thickness from 0.88 cm to 0.8 cm, it feels comfortable in your hand while still looking incredibly stylish. Available in three stunning colours – Black, Light Blue, and Gold – the Galaxy A06 is all about making a statement. Its slim profile and smooth finish make it both aesthetically pleasing and easy to handle.

Pro-Grade Camera for Stunning Photography

Capture life in all its beauty with the Galaxy A06’s 50 MP main camera. Whether it's a scenic landscape or a memorable event, every shot will be crisp and detailed. The 2 MP depth camera adds dimensions to your photos, while the 8 MP front camera ensures flawless selfies. With the Galaxy A06, your photography skills are taken to a whole new level.

Enhanced Security at Your Fingertips

The Galaxy A06 offers secure and effortless access with a side fingerprint sensor, providing a reliable single-press verification method. Additionally, it allows you to set double-press shortcuts for quick access to your camera or other frequently used apps. With Samsung Knox Vault, an EAL5+ certified feature, your data is kept secure. It physically isolates sensitive information like PINs and passwords, protecting you from hackers and hardware attacks.

Long-Lasting Battery Life

Enjoy more of what you love without the constant worry of running out of battery. The Galaxy A06 is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery that keeps you going longer on a single charge. When it does run out, the 25W Fast Charging gets you back in action quickly, so you never have to stay disconnected for long.

Power-Packed Performance with MediaTek G85

The Galaxy A06 is powered by a MediaTek G85 processor that’s designed to handle everything from gaming to social media. Experience seamless performance while gaming, watching videos, or multitasking. The phone also comes with 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates, ensuring your device remains up-to-date and secure.

Video Calls Made Easy with Google Meet

Stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues using Google Meet, integrated into the Galaxy A06 for smooth and reliable video calls. Whether you’re attending a business meeting or catching up with loved ones, enjoy clear and uninterrupted communication every time.

Health Tracking and Digital Wellbeing Features

The Galaxy A06 isn't just a phone; it’s your health partner too. With Samsung Health, you can track your fitness goals, monitor your health, and receive real-time insights. Stay mindful and reduce distractions with Digital Wellbeing features that allow you to manage screen time, track app usage, set limits, and use focus mode to stay centered.

Samsung Galaxy Experience: One UI 6.1 and Quick Share

Personalize your everyday experience with One UI 6.1, which offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Share files effortlessly with Quick Share, making it fast, easy, and secure to send photos, videos, and documents.

Conclusion: A Perfect Partner for Your Digital Life

The Samsung Galaxy A06 is more than just a smartphone – it's a companion designed to enhance every aspect of your digital life. From its sleek design and pro-grade camera to its powerful performance and long-lasting battery, this phone offers something for everyone. Embrace the future of mobile technology with the Samsung Galaxy A06 and enjoy an upgraded mobile experience like never before.

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Elevating Your Vision: Dubai Photography and Videography Experts

Dubai is well known for its abundance, creativity, and stunning scenery. In this colorful environment, the fields of photography and videography bloom with experts who combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision. These professionals from a leading Dubai photography company grab opportunities to create visually stunning works of art that enrich the story and significantly impact viewers.

Skilled experts improve your vision, turning momentary experiences into classic memories. They can handle the city's many scenes with a keen eye, technical skill, and local knowledge, resulting in images and movies that will stick with you for years.

The Art of Photography in Dubai

Dubai's photographers are known for their expertise in the field. Using cutting-edge tools and an acute sense of detail, they produce breathtaking photos beyond the ordinary. Every picture, from the soft desert views to the shimmering buildings of downtown Dubai, tells a different story about the city's blend of modernity and legacy. Whether covering events, taking portraits, or shooting architecture, Dubai's photographers are skilled at capturing moments that appeal to viewers worldwide.

Mastering the Craft of Videography

Dubai's videography experts are known for their ability to create visually captivating stories. These experts create cinematic experiences through editing, story structure, and cinematography. They are not only filmmakers but also storytellers. Dubai's videography talents bring ideas to life on screen, engaging viewers and making a lasting impression. From corporate movies demonstrating the city's business power to event footage capturing the thrill of cultural festivals, they truly make an impression.

Innovations in Aerial Photography and Videography

One of the most powerful aspects of Dubai's photography and filmmaking scene is using drones to take photos from above. Using drone technology, these experts can capture stunning photos above the city's well-known skyline, stunning buildings, and wide environment. Aerial photography and videography, including top-tier videography service Dubai, give the visual story a dynamic perspective, giving viewers an exclusive viewpoint and immersing them in Dubai's splendor from above.

Finding the Perfect Fit: Considerations for Choosing Your Expert

Your goals and vision will determine which of the many skilled photographers and videographers Dubai offers to help you choose the right partner. Here are some important things to consider about:

Portfolio Review: Spend time browsing potential candidates' online portfolios to understand their style and ensure it aligns with your vision. Look for a compatible aesthetic that resonates with your liking, whether a surprising, high-contrast design for architectural photography or a light and airy approach for portraits.

Knowledge and Skill: Seek out experts in your chosen field, such as architectural photography or documenting hectic events. Look beyond the number of years of experience to determine if the photographer or videographer has worked on projects or with clients similar to yours by looking through their client portfolio.

Collaboration and Communication: To provide a productive and satisfying encounter, look for somebody with whom you can share your ideas and choices. Please set up a consultation to assess their communication style and personality. Your ideal fit will be someone who actively listens to your vision, makes innovative suggestions, and creates a collaborative environment where you feel comfortable sharing your ideas.

Rates and Budget: Establish a budget in advance and ask the photographers or videographers you have narrowed down for quotations. Be open and honest about the expectations and scope of your project. Never be scared to haggle, but remember that sometimes the best deals are only those with the lowest price.

Customer Testimonials: Review previous customer reviews and testimonies to learn more about the work ethic, responsiveness, and quality of work the photographer or videographer can do.

Collaborations with Brands and Events

Dubai's photography and videography experts, particularly those from reputable Dubai photography company, are in high demand because of their prowess in working with companies, events, and brands. They adapt their talents to suit a variety of customer objectives and recognize the value of visual storytelling in marketing and promotion. From event coverage for esteemed events to product photography for high-end labels, these professionals infuse every assignment with innovation, professionalism, and a deep sense of brand identity. Their partnerships produce aesthetically spectacular content that engages viewers and increases engagement. 

The Impact of Technology and Innovation

Technology and innovation greatly affect Dubai's booming photography and videography industries. Urban experts are adopting inventions like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to frame immersive visual experiences. This technology gives viewers interesting new ways to interact with information by improving storytelling. Dubai's forward-thinking attitude to technology means that its experts in photography and videography are constantly at the forefront of invention and creativity, pushing the limits and setting new standards in visual communication.

The Value of Local Knowledge

A photographer or videographer in Dubai adds value beyond technical expertise with local understanding. They know the best spots for photos, the hidden treasures of the city, and the subtleties of navigating different areas. This knowledge results in more seamless shoot coordination, effective time management, and a stronger bond with the city's distinct character captured in your finished shots.

An architectural photographer at Me Focus, who is experienced in capturing Dubai's always-changing scenery, can suggest the ideal time of day to get golden light photos of the Burj Khalifa. For your sunset photos, a travel photographer may know of a remote location in the desert with stunning all-around vistas. Local knowledge also makes obtaining permits to visit particular areas easier, making the shooting process less stressful.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Vision with Dubai's Experts

The professionals at Me Focus, Dubai, specializing in photography and videography, including videography service Dubai, are more than just those with cameras. They are visionaries, inventors, and storytellers who enhance visual experiences and make a lasting impression on viewers worldwide. These professionals guarantee that every moment is turned into a remarkable visual masterpiece, whether taking breathtaking pictures that highlight the beauty of the city or creating captivating, motivational cinematic videos. In Dubai, creating art that uplifts, inspires, and unites people worldwide is the true essence of photography and videography.

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My sixth piece of Alan Wake 2 meta. This one is about Initiation 3.

Initiation 3: Haunting

What happened in this chapter?

As he leaves the Overlap, Alan emerges back out at the subway entrance. Alan heads toward Parliament Tower, the place where he and Alice lived in New York City, but gets distracted by the payphone ringing again. Once again, he receives a phone call from the stranger, who tells Alan that they’re closer to getting out, and to visit his apartment.

Alan enters the lobby of Parliament Tower, finding another echo of Casey. The echo talks about a cult using Alan’s words as part of what they do, wondering if Alan is part of their plan, or just having his words used as part of their crimes.

An elevator door opens seemingly automatically, and Alan enters it. When the doors open on his floor, Alan is startled by a large camera flash—it turns out that a camera was set up facing the elevator, primed to take a picture when the doors opened. And then Alice’s voice cries out for someone to leave her alone.

Alan explores the apartment, searching for Alice. He doesn’t find her, but he does find her camera set up to play something. After locating the memory card, Alan is able to watch the video—part of a documentary made by Alice called ‘The Dark Place’. She talks about meeting Alan, and how Alan’s art made money and hers didn’t, although he did find her work whenever he could. Alice then talks about Alan hitting a really bad block and his behaviour changing, and how she decided to book at trip to see a doctor in Bright Falls. And then Alan disappeared, allegedly drowning in the lake. Alice then reveals that, a few years ago, she began hearing noises, and some sort of ‘monster’ who looked like Alan was haunting her. But she decided to take photos of these events to turn the horror into art.

The scene then shifts to the Writer’s Room, where Alan finds another version of himself dead at the desk, having been shot in the head. A title page of a manuscript called Return is on the desk, but the writer’s name has been scratched out. Suddenly, a dark shape appears behind Alan and attacks him, seemingly killing him.

My Thoughts

Even though I know it’s coming, I still get jumpscared by the camera flashing as the elevator doors open. It might just be me being easy to scare, but I find the scares in this game to consistently be very effective at terrifying me. Which is a compliment, because horror games are meant to be scary.

I love finding out what Alice has been doing for all this time, especially because we learn the story through her own words on the documentary she made. Her story about doing photography but not her photography is the sort of thing that probably resonates with a lot of artists. She also feels a lot of guilt about bringing Alan to Bright Falls (so she could take him to see Emil Hartman to see if he could help Alan—although players of the first game will know that Hartman is a bad doctor and would have made Alan worse if he thought he could use him) and even though it isn’t her fault, her survivor’s guilt is incredibly believable. She is also incredibly badass to have experienced a series of hauntings from Scratch, surely a traumatising experience especially after losing Alan, and not only taking photos of the figure haunting her, but also turning those pictures into an art exhibition. She’s a very impressive person, is what I’m trying to say.

The ending of this chapter is incredibly confusing, the sort of scene that only makes sense in hindsight. Such as when we later see Alan storm into the room and shoot another version of himself in the head because confusing time loop stuff, mistaking him for Scratch.  ‘Confusing time loop stuff’ actually describes a lot of this game, doesn’t it?

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The Genshin Photography Project is an album for locations in Genshin Impact

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All posts will be tagged with the nation its photo was taken in (#Mondstadt, #Liyue, #Inazuma, #Sumeru, #Fontaine), and will also note the exact area (eg. #Windwail Highland) and subarea (eg. Dawn Winery). While area names will be tagged, subareas will not be.

Major subregions like #Chasm and #Enkanomiya will be tagged like areas.

Event areas also have their own unique tag.

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All photos have been taken without use of glitches, hacks, or mods. Albedo's elevator was utilized for certain photos.

Asks

Requests for locations are welcome. A separate post will be made aside from the ask with the requested content. The requester will be tagged if they wish to be credited.

Requests for photos with characters will not be taken.

Submissions

A submission system is being worked on and may not go live until Tumblr allows more than one image per submission.

Schedule

None. Please do not expect scheduled, consistent posts.

Photos will be taken and posted in chronological order of release, but the admin will take asks for specific locations to be put in higher priority.

Exceptions will be made for event areas.

Credits

The Genshin Photo Project is a fan-made sideblog hosted by a single admin.

If any material from this blog is being used or shared, a kind tag (@) will be appreciated!

All images originate from belong to the copyright holder Hoyoverse.

Thank you for visiting!