No Trespassing!!

So sometimes we come back from our shoots with funny little things that happen that make the shoot a little memorable. This shoot, I think, will forever be known as one of the most memorable we've ever experienced. Word of Advice-If the sign says "Stay Out" and "No Trespassing"....do as the signs say. Our shoot with Ruben couldn't have gone better. The entire shoot was just sick (maybe I'm getting old, but that just sounds wrong).

Anyway, our very last stop was this amazing train bridge that went over the Columbia River. We shot it for 15-20 minutes when in the distance, I noticed the lights of a train fast approaching. We jogged off the tracks not thinking much of it when the train conductor chewed us out as he whizzed by in his big locomotive. (That should have been our first clue that we were in trouble). Maybe 30 seconds later, a police vehicle came whizzing up the road at break neck speed, stopped right in front of us, and out jumped a very angry officer of the law.

We were told we were under arrest for trespassing and at the same time got the tongue lashing of our lives. I have never been so afraid in my life. This is a girl that follows all the rules and used to cry when she got pulled over. (I don't do that anymore, I promise). Thanks to the quick thinking of Roy-the other photographer-in-crime. We apologized our way out of arrest and the rather hefty fine.

Needless to say, we've promised to spread the word that trespassing on train property is a federal offense and most of the time they are not that lenient. The next time we are caught we will be thrown in jail. If you want your pictures taken on the Train Bridge-go see Essence Photography-just kidding Eric.

Thanks for the experience Rubin. The train bridge will forever be known as Rubin's place because we wont be taking anyone else there again...