A New Drug

We photographers are interesting creatures.  We get excited over broken down old rusty cars, buildings that are falling apart with cracked paint, old ratty chairs – all of which make for the most amazing backgrounds, props and unique things to use during portrait sessions.  Many of us also have a serious addiction for blankets.  We call each other when we find a new fantastic, amazing, oh my goodness this would so be rockin’ for a photo type of blanket.  We email each other asking where to get them, how much and if we can’t find it will you pick one up for me.  Oh dear, it truly *is* like a drug.  I think I’m up to 2,456,746 blankets, oh wait, I see another one peeking out from the plastic storage bins that I keep them in, ok so 2,456,747 blankets.  As I was putting some of them away today I snapped a few photos and made this funky collage of some of the blankets I have.  I guess it’s a good thing I have this blanket collection, it sure is cold here in Atlanta right now!

Lisa - January 20, 2009 - 5:10 pm

Ah, yes – I see that YOU are the one who snatched up all of the rasta blankets in the area – I hit 4 stores today and had no luck! HA! Of course, that didn’t stop me from buying 3 others. Sigh…you hit the nail on the head with this post! ;)

Jayme Tighe - January 20, 2009 - 5:30 pm

I’m the same way… but for me it’s HATS!!

Elma - January 20, 2009 - 5:31 pm

Love it Angela!!!!

Tasha - January 20, 2009 - 5:41 pm

oh, how i love that tjmaxx blanket. i want one for my living room.. LOL
they dont have them at our tjmaxx

Kimberly Hill - January 20, 2009 - 6:07 pm

You crack me up! Love the blankie collage.

Jenifer Samaha - January 20, 2009 - 6:18 pm

Fun!!

Stacy - January 20, 2009 - 7:21 pm

ha ha this is great and OH so true!

Holly O. - January 20, 2009 - 7:41 pm

Oooh I love that top left blanket. Where did you find it? haha.

TaraMc - January 20, 2009 - 9:00 pm

LOL! Yes, very true indeed. I have that woven colorful pier one former “it” blanket too. I am currently on a quest for the new “it” blanket, the TJ rasta blanket. It never ends.

rebekah - January 20, 2009 - 10:28 pm

love it! *lol* and yes, now i’m going to have to go on a hunt for some more cool blankets! :)
p.s. love your work, angela! :)

Charise (Photography By Charise) - January 20, 2009 - 10:48 pm

oh my word…this post is so true and hits home like you wouldnt believe! LOVE IT!

Charise (Photography By Charise) - January 20, 2009 - 10:49 pm

ohhh and you know what else….how often do you see something and think….”I wonder if I could fit a baby in there?” And of course if the answer is yes, to the checkout line it goes!

PamN - January 21, 2009 - 6:15 am

I have to have that second one in the bottom row. Drive it up to me right now. See you in 3 hours – I’ll have a hot drink ready.

Michelle Miller - January 21, 2009 - 8:55 am

LOL! I’m a blanket closet junkie as well ;)

jennifer - January 21, 2009 - 9:42 am

oh wow thats a lot of awesome different texture, color blankets! I bet you have field day going through all of those dont you? Makes a great collage of fun colors too!

allie - January 22, 2009 - 11:00 pm

you crack me up. it’s true and pathetic and funny and cute of “us” at the same time. :)

Brandy - January 23, 2009 - 12:23 pm

Oh, you got the green one too! I’m jealous! LOL

Amy (3Peas) - January 23, 2009 - 3:10 pm

I’m SO wanting that green blanket!!!

I’m a total addict.

DH recently asked “how many off-white blankets does one need?”

:)

Lisa Kelly - January 25, 2009 - 2:42 am

This so describes all of us. I am just on a mission for more at the moment LOL. Love your collection, can you pick me up one of each, hahaha.

Laurie - January 25, 2009 - 8:00 pm

This is hilarious and so very true! I’m addicted to everything you listed including blankets. My husband rolls his eyes every time I come home with something new to add to all of my collections of “stuff”. definitely hits home….and so very funny! btw – love your collection!!

Gillian - January 27, 2009 - 12:33 pm

Only a photographer would understand! Love your selection!!

monyeen - January 27, 2009 - 11:15 pm

yes… .D.R.U.G.

Abigail - January 27, 2009 - 11:42 pm

My husband hates it when we are driving and I all of the sudden make a ” omg turn around… I have to get a second look at that”… barn/house/car/tree… you name it we love it.

Tamara Kenyon - January 28, 2009 - 5:36 pm

YES!! This is totally it!! I’ve always been obsessed with blankets and hats and I couldn’t understand why. THIS IS IT!!

Carrie Steffe - January 31, 2009 - 7:48 pm

hehe sick sick

but on another note, I have the green one now with the fringe. Jaime Z made me an awesome perfectly matching hat for it if you need one…. I’m just sayin…

Shellie - February 1, 2009 - 9:57 pm

Oh, wow! Ok, I have some serious blanket envy now!

Heather - February 2, 2009 - 5:50 pm

Top left and bottom right..love them!!

Anna-Karin - February 2, 2009 - 11:15 pm

Ha ha you are so right. I am a blanket and basket junkie as well. Can never have to many!

lauri - February 3, 2009 - 8:46 am

I seem to have an addiction to blankets as well, but yours are so colorful!

mindy - February 9, 2009 - 10:45 pm

omgosh, your so right! I am always looking for new stuff, specially cool blankets. BTW, where can i find that bottom left one? :)

Amy McWatty - February 11, 2009 - 6:01 pm

This sure hit a cord amongst photographers ;)

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