I am super excited about this month’s theme. Well, I should be since I was the one who suggested it! Unfortunately, when it was time to come up with an idea, I was completely stumped. So when my photographer friend Robin suggested I check out the annual Zombie Walk in Asbury Park for some “dark side” material, I was extremely grateful for the awesome suggestion. I didn’t even know such a thing existed, but I’m glad we decided to take the hour trip to the shore to find out. It was SO much fun! As a lover of all things Halloween, this is right up my alley and a perfect way to kick off the season. Kleber and I are already planning what to wear for next year’s walk! I feel like a cheater because it didn’t really require too much creativity on my part to take these pictures. But I promise, what I lacked in creativity, the zombies made up for it ten folds! To continue the circle, visit Katherine at Sound Like Rain for her take on this month’s theme.
Since this was my first zombie encounter, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. But luckily, I picked up a few things about the undead during my assignment, besides the fact that they love eating brains. Here are ten things I learned about zombies:
Life with Kaishon - Oh my goodness Maddy! LOVE that you got to go to this! So glad Robin shared it with you : ).
You got some really great shots! And honestly, no one, dead or alive, can resist Parker!
Happy Friday to my favorite girl!
Sharon - Awesome! I wanted to go this year but my son had a band competition. Next year for sure!
Buckeroomama - Maddy!!! (Yes, that was a squeal!) These are so much fun!!! Wow, didn’t know that zombies were so game to have their pics taken. :) I love that people go all-out with their costumes.
Scarlett - Ive been waiting on these photos! omg we plan on going next year as a Zombie Family including Bacon! Keana really loved seeing your photos especially the one with Parker. : )
Julie - These is totally amazing. OMG, it must have been a blast to walk with all these zombies. i know my husband would be so on board to doing this hahaha..totally amazing, and I love how you made it work with the collages and how you presented it all..totally awesome work, congrats !!!
Cafe Fashionista - Ummm…so this is basically the best post (and set of photographs!) for Halloween that I have ever seen. Please, please, please tell me that you are going to submit these to a local/regional magazine – they would make such a fabulous addition to a glossy!! :)
mindy - what a riot! You got some really great shots…looks like it was a fun time!
ellesees.blogspot.com - my faves are the vegetarian zombies who shout, “Grains!” hehe. There’s a big zombie thing in Atl–a shoot out (seriously), zombie pub crawl, and a zombie parade…which is the slowest-moving parade ever. Great pics!!
Susan - Awesome! You captures some of the best of the best! Including me LOL! Nice work! :)
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Hahaha!!! I don’t think I ran across any vegetarian zombies, but that’s hilarious :D
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Hey Susan – Thanks for stopping by! which one were you? I’d love to send you your picture :)
Sandra - I love it!! The zombie gnomes are the best!! Of course I’m partial to zombie Marry Poppins and Bert!!
Adrion - love it! Sadly, I missed it this year. #10 for the WIN!
Marvett Smith - :) This totally made me smile! How cool that they do a zombie walk! It looks like so much fun!
Elly - LOVE this! I love Zombie walks, they’re so fun! I’ve never attended one (though I did try do a Zombie run once, but it was sold out – 2.8hourslater.com) so I’m well jealous. So glad you guys had a great time! :)
Katherine Vargas - this are awesome Mad! i would to go to one of their festivals.
Angelia Sims - OH MY GOSH!!! This is GREAT!!! That is the coolest thing. I must admit….I was not a Zombie fan until recently. My husband convinced me to watch The Walking Dead series. I LOVE that show so much. I can’t help but love zombies too. Some of the costumes on the show are not as good as these. Excellent way to participate in your project. :-)
Amy - Look at me, be brave, and whizzing right past the warning to all the gory details! :)
That looks hilarious! And really, who could resist the Parker pups? I don’t even want to know . . .
Gloria - This is absolutely hilarious – what a fun event!! I love how creative people get with their costumes. I mean, zombie Rudolph?!
Keeley @ My Life on a Plate - Imani would love this! (That man loves zombies.) Reminds me of Thriller. :)
Nadette - Wow, this may be too dark for me, but it was probably bloody good fun. Fantastic photos!