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Every day, 5 a.m. passes me by. While I am asleep, there is a world that I am completely detached from. When I begin settling in for the evening, there are countless others getting themselves ready to start their day.

From bakers and farmers to gas station attendants and factory line workers, we live in a world that never truly sleeps. Productivity and services continue to be provided while many of us are asleep and dreaming. When I wake up in the morning, I can, without a second thought, enjoy freshly made bread, produce picked hours earlier, or even a newly paved road.

The 5 a.m. project developed out of an interest to step outside of my 9-to-5 world; to document places, people, and livelihoods at—or as close as possible to—5 a.m. The world may look very different when not congested with people and cars, but that does not mean we have all settled in for sleep.

Welcome to 5 a.m.

I'm an Ontario-based photographer and social worker living in Kitchener-Waterloo. As a photographer, I tend to focus on personal projects and I have a specific interest in work/industry as my subject matter. 5 a.m. is an on-going project that started in 2013. For obvious reasons, no new work was created in 2020... you can find me on Instagram, which is linked down below, and I hope you have enjoyed this small collection of work from this series!

More info: bdouglasphotography.com | Instagram

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John, Baker, Sobeys

John, Baker, Sobeys

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crystal burdick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes, it always early for the bakers! The end product melts in your mouth, continue the great bake!!!!

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Nancy, 9-11 Dispatch, Waterloo Region Police Service

Nancy, 9-11 Dispatch, Waterloo Region Police Service

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Jan, Fire Fighter, Fire Station 2

Jan, Fire Fighter, Fire Station 2

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ArhomR
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, Jan. You and your fellow firefighters do so many important jobs.

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Amanda, Security, City Of Kitchener

Amanda, Security, City Of Kitchener

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crystal burdick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh CANADA!, you do a wonderful job at protecting Kitchener, Good work to all!

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Andy, Nurse, Grand River Hospital

Andy, Nurse, Grand River Hospital

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Olivia, Grand River Hospital

Olivia, Grand River Hospital

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crystal burdick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for doing what you all do, it's hard, I worked medical, I know, harder now

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Anonymous, Line Worker, Valley Blades

Anonymous, Line Worker, Valley Blades

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crystal burdick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep up all the good work with making fine cutting tools!, They are the best!

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Steve, Night Shift Lead, Sobeys

Steve, Night Shift Lead, Sobeys

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crystal burdick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stock it Steve !, Stock it!!. Your keeping up with the people's buying power with shelves stocked!

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Al, Tow Truck Driver, Active Towing

Al, Tow Truck Driver, Active Towing

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Dan, Dairy Farmer, Cressridge Farms

Dan, Dairy Farmer, Cressridge Farms

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AnaV.pt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Farms and their animals need to be cared for at all times, thank you for your work

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Bruce, Constable, Waterloo Region Police Service

Bruce, Constable, Waterloo Region Police Service

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Florance, Spiritual Care Advisor, Grand River Hospital

Florance, Spiritual Care Advisor, Grand River Hospital

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Chase Ryan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it kind of like a therapist? ( forgive me if I got it totally wrong )

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Tom, Shift Supervisor, Dare Foods

Tom, Shift Supervisor, Dare Foods

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Vernon, Sales Representative, Little Short Stop

Vernon, Sales Representative, Little Short Stop

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Brigs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a minute I got very excited, I am short, so thought it was a shop for short people hahaha

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Mary, House Keeping, Luther Village On The Park

Mary, House Keeping, Luther Village On The Park

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Doug, Brewer, Brick Brewery

Doug, Brewer, Brick Brewery

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Derek, Taxi Driver, City Cabs

Derek, Taxi Driver, City Cabs

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crystal burdick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GOOD of all TAXI drivers, you know you'll get something bizzar sometimes, keep up great work

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Evelyna-Sophia, Shannon, Raina - Servers, Mel's Diner

Evelyna-Sophia, Shannon, Raina - Servers, Mel's Diner

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Krupal, Pharmacist, Shoppers Drug Mart

Krupal, Pharmacist, Shoppers Drug Mart

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Nancy, Announcer/Reporter, Ctv News Kitchener

Nancy, Announcer/Reporter, Ctv News Kitchener

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Christian, Overnight Motivator, Good Life Fitness

Christian, Overnight Motivator, Good Life Fitness

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Chuck, Racker, Kuntz Electroplating

Chuck, Racker, Kuntz Electroplating

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Emma, Technical Operator, Ctv News Kitchener

Emma, Technical Operator, Ctv News Kitchener

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Patti, Baker, City Cafe

Patti, Baker, City Cafe

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Jessie & Katie, Overnight Program Support Workers, House Of Friendship

Jessie & Katie, Overnight Program Support Workers, House Of Friendship

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Jason, Front Desk Ambassador, The Walper Hotel

Jason, Front Desk Ambassador, The Walper Hotel

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