What is DO YOU? The DO YOU project began as a way for me to reconnect with my passion for photography. I went through a phase where I felt pretty stuck creatively, and out of that frustration, this project was born—a genuine desire to dive back into something I truly love. It made me realize how many people don’t pursue what makes them happy, and I thought, why not use this project to inspire others to embrace what makes them feel like themselves? This is my way of encouraging everyone to "do what makes you, YOU" more!
LANDI DOING A 07:00 MORNING SWIM:
"That thing that makes me feel lighter, genuinely joyfully me or gently nudging towards (more of) myself … is being by myself.
For someone who loves people and loves spending time around others - I always used to neglect doing things by myself. Once I moved to Cape Town in 2021 I had to learn to love spending time by my lonesome sometimes - making the most of a new playground without friends at the beginning.
I started doing solo sunrise missions, early in the mornings where it kind of felt as if only a hand full of strangers were also awake. Immersing into the cold (sometimes freezing - if we’re being honest) water and warming up with a coffee and big towel afterwards is something that makes me feel like myself. It strips away a lot of noise I often experience living in a buzzing city.
When life gets busy I tend to not prioritize being by myself - but one can sometimes feel lonelier surrounded by people than being alone. Thanks for the reminder to be my own best friend, Suzanne, and to make time for those special solo sessions.”
For someone who loves people and loves spending time around others - I always used to neglect doing things by myself. Once I moved to Cape Town in 2021 I had to learn to love spending time by my lonesome sometimes - making the most of a new playground without friends at the beginning.
I started doing solo sunrise missions, early in the mornings where it kind of felt as if only a hand full of strangers were also awake. Immersing into the cold (sometimes freezing - if we’re being honest) water and warming up with a coffee and big towel afterwards is something that makes me feel like myself. It strips away a lot of noise I often experience living in a buzzing city.
When life gets busy I tend to not prioritize being by myself - but one can sometimes feel lonelier surrounded by people than being alone. Thanks for the reminder to be my own best friend, Suzanne, and to make time for those special solo sessions.”
PS: Anyone can book a DO YOU shoot and it's completely FREE!
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