Jonsar Studios

"My inspiration comes from the emergence of compassionate humanity and humility in times of distress. We saw it, particularly in New York City, in the days after 9/11 and we’re seeing it in a different way now. The simple act of pausing and checking in with someone to say: Are you OK? The deep caring of the sick and elderly among us. The scripture says that a man’s pride shall bring him low, but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. We are seeing the lifting up of the ...humble among us: grocery and restaurant workers, cleaning crews, teachers, health care workers, and more. A virtual upending of the normal order. This will only be a temporary shift of focus unless more permanent economic and institutional change comes out of this crisis, but in the meantime, I’m inspired by the awareness of all of the members of our community who otherwise don’t get a lot of shine." @rodneyericlopez #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . . . . #inspiration #leadership #globalpause #awareness #beofservice #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #invisibleedge #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #pandemicportraits See more

"By honoring this global pause, and in getting more still and quiet, my natural leadership and ways of being of service are activating on a deeper level. This 'pause moment' is helping re-align what's most important and leads to the rabbit hole of a deeper purpose. And that, my friends, is damn inspiring" @rickasnyder #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . . #inspiration #leadership #globalpause #awareness #beofservice #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #invisibleedge #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits

"Life is always uncertain and even though we each wake up every day to the unknown, we don't always fully realize it. Now, we all wake up every day with a little more awareness of that and there is truth in that - I live for truth, and that is what always brings me hope." #ThoughtsFromThePandemic @ninachanpreetkaur @centeringfamilies #truth #awareness #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits

"Inspiration and motivation are difficult right now. When the days start blending together and all you want is to be outside, it can be easy to resign in front of the TV and let the time pass. I’ve been very fortunate to have my partner with me during this whole mess, to remind me to pick myself up, to exercise, to smile, and to apply myself toward something each day. I’ve been working on learning some new skills, and it’s really helped the days feel less monotonous. Staying ...connected is probably the best thing we all can do." @moargreenthingsplz #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . . . . #NewYorkStrong #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits See more

"I believe we will come out stronger. For most, this is their first traumatic life experience. I am seeing so many changes happening where people have been forced to be creative, forced to try new things, forced to learn new things, forced to take time for themselves, forced to learn the importance of connecting and staying connected with others, forced to sympathize with others and care for others. Although under such unfortunate circumstances, I believe the most impactful p...ositive, for the first time in a long time we are all forced to unite as human beings no matter what nationality, color, age or creed, against this invisible enemy." #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . . . #NewYorkStrong #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits See more

"I'll be honesthope and joy feel distant right now. I'm sitting here with my asthma inhalers and anxiety meds, listening to the ambulances heading to Columbia-Presbyterian. I'm worried about my older relatives. I'm worried about my community, which has more infections than any other Manhattan neighborhood. I'm worried about my brother, who lost his job. I guess one positive thing I've started to feel is determination. New York fucking City makes me determined. The fact that ...my family kept a Midtown restaurant afloat through the Great Depression makes me determined. The Northern Manhattan Recovery Fund and local grassroots fundraising make me determined to help my favorite businesses. My kid's teachers have shown incredible strength and resilience as we've transitioned to online kindergarten; I want to live up to the example they set. (I also want public school teachers to make, like, $200k/year.) Speaking of my kid, he shares his determination every day. "As soon as the sickness is over," he told me, 'I'm going to the ice cream truck. With all my friends.'" #ThoughtsFromThePandemic @LTACpod . . . . #ColumbiaPresbyterian #PayTeachersMoreMoney #quarantine #quarantinedwithkids #grassroots #fundraising #NewYorkStrong #family #pandemic #Manhattan #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits See more

"I am inspired by staying busy, inventing, sharing, and keeping my spirits high and happy. My sanity is attributed to a dynamic balance of staying on top of facts and knowledge from the front lines of this disaster in the American hospital systems and simultaneously using all of my tools to stay present. I take the medial and social aspects of this pandemic very seriously and am keeping our (my family and I) world contained in a tight bubble. But that doesn't’ keep us from ou...r joy or our productivity. Many of my friends around the world are live-streaming their workouts, DJ sets, spoken word poetry, sharing their magic and wisdom, even Dolly Parton is reading us bedtime stories. It is an amazing time of sharing our creative efforts. I believe in staying as happy as we possibly for as long as we can." @nativenomad #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . . . . #balance #family #pandemic #covid19 #quarantine #Quarantined #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits #love #productivity

"What's really inspiring to me is watching New Yorkers doing their very best to help one another through this unbelievably challenging time. I think people are realizing more than ever how important family and friends are, and how we can take our precious time for granted. I know I plan to spend a lot more time with the people I love when this is all over." @Gregorycharvest #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . .... . . #NewYorkStrong #family #pandemic #thistooshallpass #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits See more

"When this all ends I hope that people won't forget the true heroes that got us through all this. The truck drivers, delivery people, grocery store employees, janitors, garbage men, small business owners that stayed open to serve the communities, and of course the hospital workers. I hope the new normal after all this is said and done, is people showing appreciation for the everyday workers instead of athletes and celebrities. I can see a future where we, as humans, can final...ly come together to work & live as one." #ThoughtsFromThePandemic @asianbronson . . . #EveryDayHeroes #NewNormal #vulnerability #positive #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #Gratitude #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #pandemicportraits See more

"People think smoke detectors are a nuisance . . . until one saves their life. We were caught in a vulnerable situation in this pandemic in part because a lot of the early-warning infrastructure and expertise had been gutted by our government. Our smoke detectors had been discarded, so now our house is burning down. Perhaps this will be a good lesson for the future." #ThoughtsFromThePandemic @jeremydriesenphotography . . . .... #TheFutureIsNow #vulnerability #positive #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits Posted 4 days ago

"No matter how bad a situation might seem, there is always a positive aspect to be found. What we are going through globally at the moment makes us realize how much we took for granted, and just how far we've strayed from the essence of our true being. What I see and feel around me is the unification of people in the struggle with this disaster. Our collective fear brings us closer to each other. The feeling of gratitude is getting stronger, the will to survive drives us forw...ard." @lilly_zeligman #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . . . #Gratitude #TrueEssence #positive #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits See more

"What's bringing me hope these days are children. Children in my neighborhood have been making chalk drawings with positive messages all along the sidewalk. It really brightens my day when I go out for walks. The positive outlook that children have on the world gives me hope." @messa #ThoughtsFromThePandemic . .... . #ChildrenAreTheFuture #NewYorkStrong #getcreative #pandemic #cometogether #covid19 #oliphant #NYCPortrait #eventprofs #love #humanity #events #inspiration #staypositive #positivevibes #positivethinking #inspirational #spreadpositivity #wewillsurvive #letsfighttogether #breakthechains #joyful #empathy #portraitsareimportant #peoplephotography #portraitphotographer #inthistogether #pandemicportraits See more