Once in a while, you get thrown a curve ball of a project that makes you
remember why the bloody hell you got into whatever game you're in in the
first place.
fashion story with some friends for a magazine. It was beyond fun- the crew
was up for anything, the hair was over the top, and the models were
beautiful. Not to mention a huge wink to the 80s and Michael Jackson which
was just awesome. And not a single person complained as the clock ticked
away the hours of a very long way. We all dug in, ate pizza, and made
something beautiful. Sometimes when we do what we love for "work", the passion gets diluted by
bureaucracy, monotony, and insanity. We forget what we love about the
process, whatever that may be. I have always loved photography and adore the
camaraderie that takes place on a set when people love what they do. We shot the most insane fashion story and nobody made a dime- from the
incredible photographer to tbe beautiful models to the insanely talented
wardrobe stylist. Everybody was there for the love of it- to support the
photographer who is a super cool guy and make something artful and wild and
playful. To connect with this part of myself was inspiring and energized me
in a way that was beyond needed. That's why shooting editorial is so much
fun. Where am I going with all of this you may ask? I'm saying the following: do
something for free once in a while. Whatever your passion is and you are
fortunate enough to be working in a field that indulges said passion, still
do something for free and have some FUN. When you are doing something for
the love of it, the rules change. It's incredibly liberating. And even if
you are an investment banker but would secretly like to be a trapeze artist,
go do that once in a while. It's very important to reach out to what makes
you tick or else you kinda stop ticking. As children we love to play, and as
adults we need to play too. Was definitely a day I won't soon forget- it
spoke to that part of me that knows a thing or two about how great it is to
do something not for money but for the sake of creating something great. I'm
not suggesting you quit your career and work for free, I'm saying just play
once in a while. It'll make you breathe again. And we all need to breathe,
right? And that's what's up this soupy, breathy Friday morning in Manhattan- off to
Core Fusion for a real whoopin'. XO