When it became clear that the COVID 19 quarantine was going to keep me at home for a while, I was really bummed. This meant that the situation had become really serious, lives across the world were at risk, and all my commissioned photography jobs were cancelled.
For a personal project, I wanted to create a series of quirky images that illustrated things that we could all be doing alone during this quarantine. This was the impetus for my latest personal project, Isolation Inspiration, which I shot over the past month in sets that were built at an empty prop house.
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Grab a bugle and play your alma mater’s fight song until the neighbors complain
Pull out your lounge chair, set up some lamps, and pretend you’re soaking up some rays at the beach. Just don’t forget to put on your sunglasses.
If you’re gonna be cooped up working from home, take a break to learn some new skills online, like breeding tigers or how to not kill houseplants.
When digital selfies get old, go analog and paint a self portrait.
Spend your day staring at the clocks on the wall waiting for time to pass.
Don’t let the fact that you shouldn’t leave home be an excuse for being stinky. Take a warm bath and read a book.
Stay fit by hopping on that stationary bike. Don’t forget to wear a helmet in case you fall over, you can never be too safe.
A joystick is a great way to feel like you’re in control
Don’t forget to hydrate (and make sure your friends are staying hydrated too).
If your roommates leave you to quarantine elsewhere, domesticate some wild animals to fill the void.
Pull out those old roller skates and take them for a spin in your living room. Don’t forget to enjoy a milkshake and some tunes while you skate.
When it’s time to video chat, a stylish chair, an uncluttered background, and considered lighting goes a long way to making you look like a million bucks. And don’t worry about your hair, everyone’s long overdue for a trip to the barber shop.
Get into the kitchen to try to improve your cooking skills. Hopefully this quarantine is over by Thanksgiving so you can show off your newest creations.
