Editorial Via FaceTime

It's been a funny time for the creative industry because so many people have had to completely shut shop & of course, we've all been isolating from within our own homes. While this presses pause in so many ways, it certainly doesn't mean the innovation has to stop! We just have to think differently. 

One of my oldest mates, David Higgs (@higgsy_photography a very talented Aussie photographer based in LA), and I recently met on FaceTime to kick our energy into drive by hosting a digital "FaceTime Shoot." Weird? A little! Fun? YES!! So much fun! It feels so invigorating when you can sink your teeth into something unique & a little left of centre. This shoot made our days & reminded us that we can still move forward in our own ways. 

Higgsy actually has a very close connection to the COVID19 pandemic, as he was the 42nd confirmed case in the LA County. Higgs was very brave throughout his illness & regularly updated his social channels to not only share his health updates with friends & family ... but to share EVERYTHING he learned about the virus with all of his followers. He was candid, raw, genuine ... which is exceptionally brave considering he was so far from his family & bounded by the 4 walls of his apartment during his recovery & isolation period.

Thank goodness Higgs has made a solid recovery & he's back to his energetic self ... while still helping so many sufferers by donating blood & plasma. 

Shortly after he returned to good health & felt well enough to get into some work - Higgs & I thought it was time to turn it up & try to show our creative peers that we can follow government orders and stay safe while also remaining connected & creatively motivated at the same time.

Our FaceTime shoot is all about showing the importance of STAYING HOME and challenging yourself to think outside the box. While you're in the comfort of your own home, turn to the digital platforms we are so lucky to have & make some magic. Magic that you'll look back on & remember the exact period of time you created it. I doubt anyone will ever forget this period of life.

Below is the editorial we shot across two hemispheres. Byron Bay & LA came together with the help of FaceTime! What a time we're living in!

Enjoy the shots! If you're reading this wanting to get busy yourself, as I said just think outside the box. Stay inside where you're safe and use the tools at your fingertips. Greatness is literally a click away! 

Keep safe everybody! Thinking of everyone during this time.

Elyse x