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a new perspective

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a new perspective
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Popping back in here to share some more #isolationcreation with you all. [I don’t know where that hashtag originated, but I saw it first from Krystal of This Time Tomorrow, one of my favorite NYC bloggers whose creative eye I admire]. 

Can I just say again, thank you so much for all the love you showed me on my last post. Creating that really did feel like I was stepping out of my comfort zone-both shooting in my apartment and using a self timer and a tripod. So, to feel like that piece resonated with you really does make me happy.

I’m back at it again with the tripod [aka my new best friend]. This time we took on the fire escape. Fire escapes aren’t exactly uncharted territory anymore (see here), but this was my first time tacking a fire escape with the tripod. Yes, you read that right. I took the tripod out on the fire escape. But not until after lots [and lots] of testing sans my DSLR to confirm items wouldn’t go plummeting feet to their demise. Once I did attach my camera, it took me some time to re-adjust out there, but I eventually got the hang of it. 

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While I was learning by trial and error, something I’ve been doing a lot these days, I couldn’t help but take in the view from above.  What incredible perspective just a couple inches can make? Everything from the pizza shop down the street to my neighbor across the street who works from home [we often wave at each other at 7pm during #clapforourcarers] seems a little different. The day to day errands of my neighborhood- deliveries, folks walking their dogs- all take on a new flair when viewed from a couple inches up.

I thought to myself, what a difference a couple of steps or rather a change in perspective can make. I remind myself that the same thing will be true when this is all over. [Because yes, this too shall pass]. In truth, I already feel a change when thinking back to when this all first started. And I take comfort in that. What a difference a new perspective can bring.

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Shirt: RHODE (via Rent The Runway)//Pants: Everlane//Shoes: Steve Madden//Earrings: Bauble Bar//Bracelets: Mejuri (gold), J.Crew (pink)

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a good 'different'

I hope to continue experimenting and creating during this time not only because it brings me joy but also because I hope it gives you a slice of normalcy, or maybe a world to get lost in, even if for just a minute. Shooting this [thank you, C] felt so different for so many reasons, but in many ways a good ‘different’; one that excites me to continue trying new things and sharing with you along the way.

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a good 'different'
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imperfect

Some shots aren’t exactly in focus or aren’t 100% in frame but you know what, that’s okay. One of the many lessons I’m learning from this new found slowed down pace is that things don’t always go as planned [case and point this entire situation], but what truly matters is how you react given that change. And, on top of that, I actually have a newfound appreciation for shots that I would have previously deemed too imperfect.

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stop and smell the tulips

But perhaps more importantly, prior to this quarantine, we were all moving a little too fast. So when this is all over, because yes this too shall pass, I hope that we’ll all continue to stop and smell the [tulips].

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stop and smell the tulips