After my last post a few of my friends asked me if I am really planning to quit blogging. I said I wasn't sure. Then they asked, why wouldn't I quit, if it isn't bringing me joy any more? The thing is that it is not like I don't enjoy blogging. It is the time that I end up spending on social media due to the blog that's getting to me.
For those of you who do not blog here is what it takes to make sure your each post is optimum. Come up with an idea for the post, research, pitch to brands, negotiate, write, take pictures, edit them, upload them, publish the post. Now share it on all your social media platforms (facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest, stumbleupon, snapchat, etc.) and make sure you have a unique caption for all of them with appropriate hashtags. Repeat the second round several times over as each social post is short lived. Once done reply to all comments, feedback, and emails. Do it all over again with your next post idea. This is not the toughest job on earth but it does get monotonous and involves 16 hours a day on your phone or computer.
That brings me to the purpose of this post: The ONLY reason I continue to indulge in Social Media is because it allows me to discover creatives and form a bond with women from different cultures and backgrounds. Like I have said it several times before, blogging has introduced me to so many wonderful people and their pathbreaking ideas that today I cannot imagine my life without any of it. With all it's cons social media is a wonderful medium to make a connection with strangers over common passions. Which brings me to today's post ...
I had the most wonderful time shooting for the his series brings black and brown beauty to the forefront, and encourages women of color to embrace their natural glow. Do checkout the pictures from this shoot #GlowPhotoSeries a week back. It is an idea conceptualized by Chanel Jaali ( @chaneljaali) and shot along side one of my favorite photographers Tanya ( @drishtiphotography) . T here.
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