Slowing down in New York

I hope my GIF’s don’t give you all massive headaches… but, I sort of love making them. Aaaaand, I had quite a few photo sets to work with from New York.

On the last day of our New York trip JessStephanie, and I played around with my camera. I wanted to take a series of photos where all the surrounding items were blurry/moving, and one person was standing still.

We wandered around looking for the perfect spot. I needed to find a base to stabilize my camera (since I had set my shutter speed very low) and a space with a lot of movement in the background. Luckily there were a few signs/posts to use for a base, and New York is pretty much crazy busy non stop!

Aaand, that’s what I made! I am in love with the GIF of Jess. Her GIF used 16 photos and the other two I used 4 – 6 photos. This inspires me to make more. Can’t wait. Who’s up for a photo shoot and some GIF action? Hee.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend. My sister is getting married tomorrow. Sooooo, I’m insane busy. I should apologize ahead of time about the massive amount of BlogHer posts you’re about to see. But, it’s all fun. I was there for 6 days. So amazing.

Happy weekend!

– Chelsey

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37 responses to “Slowing down in New York”

  1. Tish Avatar

    these are incredible!! i absolutely LOVE them!! they make me want to get out there and give it a try!!! found this through your post "A Year".

  2. Krysten Avatar

    Very cool, I like!

  3. Melissa Risenhoover Avatar

    So cool. It was so great meeting you in person! Can't wait to see the rest of your photos from NYC! I didn't take enough.

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      I'm glad my weirdness didn't completely freak you out. 🙂 It was lovely to meet you too!

  4. Jazmyn Avatar

    Omg I love these! The one with Stephanie in it makes me laugh because of her facial expression lol. I really want to do more things like this one day. I need a tripod and someone to test it with haha! Thank you for inspiring me to do this. 🙂

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      Stephanie is extremely silly.

  5. Tottums Avatar

    These are so amazing! I really love the last one of Steph with all the cars going by!

  6. Dorien Avatar

    Those are some lovely gifs!

  7. Brandy Avatar
    Brandy

    LOVE! Seriously, so good!

  8. Mallory Avatar

    These turned out amazing! Great job.

  9. ashley Avatar

    WOW! super cool!

  10. Helena Avatar

    I love this idea! Very cool. I may have to try something like that out (I’m in Chicago, so… not NYC busy, but busy nonetheless).

    Congrats to your sis!

    1. admin Avatar

      I’ll be headed to Chicago next year! BlogHer is there. 🙂

  11. Emily @ Peck Life Avatar

    I really really love these…. 🙂 I’ll be your gif model anytime!! Congrats to your sis!!!!!!!

    1. admin Avatar

      Hee! Let’s do it next time I see you. 🙂

  12. Mrs. Biscuit Avatar

    Those gifs you made are so much fun! I can’t believe you were able to make one with 16 images! That’s crazy! New York does seem like a perfect place for movement, I’ll have to remember that if I make a trip out there! =)

    1. admin Avatar

      I really want to make some more. Tempted to try something out for the wedding today.

  13. melissa Avatar

    I LOVE your GIFs!!! They are so fun! Definitely keep them up!

    And congrats to your sister! 🙂

  14. Meghan Avatar

    I love these! That one of Jess is amazing. Happy Wedding weekend and congrats to your sister! Looking forward to your BlogHer posts!

  15. Amy Avatar

    I love these! Such a cool idea and the execution is great.

  16. Sam Avatar

    I love love love love this. Fo’sho.

    I like making gifs on occasion. My mom says she hates them and that makes me giggle.

  17. Kat Avatar

    absolutely LOVE these. Seriously the coolest thing ever.

  18. Sarah Avatar

    these are soooo cool!!!!
    I am so trying it this weekend!!
    awesome

  19. Erica Avatar

    Yay! Congrats to you! I just found your blog 🙂 I just moved to ATL and were gonna TTC our #3 soon!

  20. torie@twentyfivedesign Avatar

    The first is my favorite. Awesome.

    1. admin Avatar

      Thanks. Too bad you weren’t there and you ditched us early to go home to your family. ;D

  21. Stephanie Avatar

    LOVE them! The first one of Jess is amazing. It looks like the people walking so fast are making her hair/dress blow. One day we will meet and make .gifs of each other <<< it just got creepy in here. :/

    1. admin Avatar

      That would be fantastic. 🙂

  22. Sara Avatar

    love these!! I like making gifs too, so fun!!
    so awesome that your sis is getting married this weekend! 🙂 happy wedding weekend!

  23. LaurenJean Avatar
    LaurenJean

    OMG! I love these. Your dress is so stinkin cute!!

    1. admin Avatar

      Thanks! I love it.

  24. Jaclyn Armstrong Avatar

    I love the GIFs! So cool!

  25. Liz Avatar

    Oh WOW!! Those GIFs are crazy!! Very clever.

  26. Erica Avatar

    I wanna do this now! that is awesome!

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I’m Chelsey

Hello, I’m Chelsey!

Welcome to The Paper Mama — I’m a longtime blogger, maker, and adventure-seeker based in Portland, Oregon. Here, I share my love for travel, DIY creativity, and good food (especially the kind someone else cooks). Whether I’m exploring a new city, crafting something fun, or hunting down the best eats, I’m trying things, making stuff, and eating well — one day at a time. So glad you’re here!

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