PERSPECTIVE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Anyone that’s spent time with me or who has followed me on social media probably knows that while I’m very much a “New Yorker”, I’m also very much not one! You see, I’ve really just adapted. I’m conditioned. My heart lies in anywhere the Sun is shining hard and brightly for the vast majority of the year. I can't stand shoes and layers of clothes. I love the ocean, warm breezes, rocks I can climb, fruit — you get the picture. So, until we actually make the move to Southern California, I’ve committed to seeking out the beauty that lies within NYC. It’s really all about perspective — what we “choose” to see (and not see). I choose beauty and inspiration, and boy did I find some! In my own borough at that:

Queens is not only the largest (geographically) borough in NYC, but it’s also the most culturally diverse. 2.2 million people reside in Queens alone. This was a much needed gratitude walk around this awesome borough and I ended up finding that beauty I was looking for. 

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NEW YORK CITY LIFE

Much like (almost) everyone I know who lives in NYC, we’re over this beating we’ve taken during this particularly brutal winter. I try to see the beauty in the winter season and the colder months, but I always wind up with nada. I made it a point this season, to not hibernate and bury myself in editing and still shots that I can do while warm and comfortable indoors, but to venture outside whenever the opportunity and the weather permits. This is what I came up with:

CALIFORNIA →

In July 2014 we finally carved out some time from our schedules to make it out to CA. Finally. As usual, we somehow managed to hit every single place on our list of “go to” places. We’re nomadic at heart — all three of us, so the cohesion comes naturally. The trip was nothing short of absolutely extraordinary. I’d even go as far as to say it was perfect. I am in L O V E with California!

                                                                                 Yes, please.

We rented a gorgeous house in La Quinta, which is in Riverside county. Complete with a fire pit, a saltwater pool and ample room for yoga, relaxation and of course – photography! We hiked every inch of La Quinta every morning. Midday peaks reach a scorching 105-110 degrees in the summer and I loved every minute of it. The expansive landscapes and open skies are totally breathtaking. This naturally made for some wonderful photos.

We drove up to LA, came back down and drove to San Diego through the San Jacinto mountains via the infamous Highway 74, which is infamous for very good reason. The roads are narrow and treacherous to say the least, but Marilyn’s years of teaching defensive driving at FedEx a lifetime ago were finally put to good use — outside of Manhattan. Needless to say, the moment we arrived back in NYC the countdown for our move to California officially began!!