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Discovering intimate moments at the Tennessee State Fair, an hour after they happen. In today‘s world, we are used to instant gratification when it comes to digital cameras and smartphones. Long gone are the days of dropping off a roll of film to a photo-processor and waiting an hour (or sometimes longer) to see the images. Using technology—not for its speed, I have embraced and have begun to experience and experiment with the one-hour photo philosophy. After clicking and capturing an image, I am unable to see it for an hour. I don’t immediately know how that image that I captured will turn out. After 60-minutes, the light and shadows will be different, the mood may have changed, and I may not even be in the same physical location. That wait gives me time to appreciate the art of photography and builds anticipation of seeing the memories come to life. And of course, patience. As each minute passes by, I become more excited to see how my images have turned out. It adds an element of surprise and joy when I finally get to see those photographs. The element of surprise and joy all photographers would experience not-so-long ago.