quiet unrest. (Upper Saddle RIver NJ Family Photography)
November 1, 2010There lives a quiet unrest in me. Always. Sometimes it festers and thrashes about, other times it silently pulses in a slow steady and happy rhythm.
I am grateful for its existence. It is the voice inside of me that drives me against stagnancy, and pushes me like the gushing of water to constantly change, grow, and create.
Every now and then though I need to stop and really listen. I need to ensure that I am not just merely running to the beat of the voices of others surrounding me. I need to know that I am rushing to arrive somewhere. Maybe not to an ultimate destination, but to the next stop on this journey I call life.
And so I am giving myself a little of that time. I will be slowing down a bit for month of November as I try to find and define myself again. I hope to listen to that persistent voice in my head and heart, as I reorganize and take stock of who I am, and where I am heading, as a person, artist, and business owner.
If you want to schedule an Experience with me or have any other questions about my work feel free to contact me.
hugs!
Zoe
Disclaimer: I was quite amused to hear that this blog post has been read and interpreted differently then what it was written as. To all those of you that were concerned I assure you that my marital, emotional, and physical state is faring wonderfully. I just wish all the speculation would have at least garnished me a free bowl of chicken soup. :)
A blog post without images is just not the same. Some more of my favorites from the school themed family shoot.
Lina wrote: Zoe, I love that black and white image, beautiful tonality. (11/01/10, 6:14 pm)
Michelle wrote: LOVE the styling and feel of this shoot! (11/01/10, 6:45 pm)
Kara Layfield wrote: Yes, slow down and enjoy this beautiful life!! Love this styling! (11/01/10, 7:23 pm)
Rachel Aberle wrote: Wonderful reminder Zoe. Love ya girl! (11/01/10, 7:50 pm)
Jill Velicer wrote: LOVE that 1st one especially! (11/01/10, 8:08 pm)
Joanna wrote: I think that is a good idea - I hope your break brings you to find and define yourself. You deserve it! (11/01/10, 9:07 pm)
Ariana Falerni wrote: Zoe, I hope you don't feel your work is derivative of others, I always find your image so unique, fresh and so perfectly you! Hugs, Ariana (11/01/10, 9:17 pm)
Michelle Kane wrote: Good for you, Zoe. I'll be doing the same here soon too. It's so important to take stock I think. I'll be waiting with bated breath to see your new creations when you return! (11/01/10, 11:02 pm)
Jennifer Sparaco wrote: Zoe...*ahhhh*...you've managed to put into words how I feel most days. I need to remember to slow down a bit sometimes and stop trying to outrun everybody and just jog at my own pace! (11/01/10, 11:32 pm)
Barbara Hurst wrote: I love your thoughts and these images, love that first one from the back. (11/02/10, 12:06 am)
amy wrote: love what you have written..can't wait to see what you do after your "rest" gorgeous images! love the black and white one! (11/02/10, 3:15 am)
Brandi-lee wrote: Enjoy your rest and rediscovering who you are in relation to your passion of photography. I cant wait to see what reveals itself, you are beyond awesome!! (11/02/10, 4:50 am)
Gail wrote: Zoe - you are so wise! Glad to hear you are listening to that voice, you certainly deserve a break and I can't wait to see what creativity comes after recharging your batteries. Your work is incredible - always takes my breath away!!! (11/03/10, 11:06 pm)
Katie wrote: REALLY cute!! (11/04/10, 2:44 pm)
Rowena wrote: i am looking forward to the new you :) (11/05/10, 3:11 am)
Audrey Litfin wrote: Beautiful captures yet again! You have such an eye. :) (11/05/10, 9:43 pm)
Laura Morita-Yeun wrote: I think it takes an introspective person like yourself to not only be able to create such incredible images, but also know when it's time to take time for yourself. You are awesome, Zoe. You have a Norman Rockwell look to some of your images, which I absolutely LOVE. (11/09/10, 4:58 pm)
Sylvia Borgo wrote: The BW image is particularly stunning, Zoe! (12/20/10, 5:48 pm)