Fair Schenanigans

Well the fair has come and gone. Now I normally don't attend the fair. I attended as a child, and I have those fond memories to fall back on. I have gone since and have always been bombarded with the outrageous parking, the inflated prices, and the long lines. This year was different. I decided to look at it through a different lens.


Multiple factors went into the changed perspective this year. First, I had some pretty cool people to go with, my partner and best friend. They are always a recipe for a good time, so it was hard to be annoyed during the night. The second factor was I came with a purpose, well actually two:


  1. Eat some food that I will regret the next day.
  2. Bring my camera and take some awesome photos.


After completing the first task by eating a donut burger, fried mac-and-cheese, and a delightful cheesecake-on-a-stick, I got to work on the second task.


I am proud of these photos, and I had a great time making them. I normally don't do street style photography, so it helped me practice a skill I don't normally practice, and it helped me become more confident photographing strangers, which I will cover more in another blog.


Overall, it was a great night with some great people, and I have some great photos to look back on to remember it by. I hope you all like them as much as I do!

Tall carnival ride tower silhouetted against sunset sky with stadium lights.
Carnival food stand sign featuring cartoon alligator advertising fried gator.
Hand holding smartphone taking group photo at nighttime festival.
Illuminated Ferris wheel with red and blue lights against night sky at carnival.
Security officer in uniform standing against brick wall while people walk past.
Colorful carnival flags and decorative lights on yellow food stand at night.
Vendor preparing food at outdoor festival stand wearing white t-shirt and sunglasses.
Person enjoying food at carnival with colorful neon lights in background.
Giant illuminated ice cream cone display towers over a crowded carnival midway at night.
Pink plush stuffed animals hanging at a carnival vendor booth.
Camera reflection in mirror shows photographer taking self portrait.
Colorful carnival game booth with neon blue lighting and people playing games.
Vibrant carnival game stall with bright blue lighting and colorful decorations.
Group playing carnival games under giant yellow plush prizes.