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Becky Isjwara's avatar

He's such a natural! Or rather, you're also such a natural in taking people's portraits and making them feel comfortable. How on earth do you do that?

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

You are very kind, Becky. I actually think about this A LOT. Approaching people to take portraits is an art in itself.

You know what? I'll actually write a post about this...

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

I'd totally read it!

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Coming in 2 weeks :)

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James Bailey's avatar

Thank you for writing this Ishan! Beautiful.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you so much James. :)

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Terri Lonier, PhD's avatar

A memorable encounter, Ishan. Thanks for taking us inside your story.

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

Thank you Terri! I love the new platform of your newsletter btw :)

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Rick Lewis's avatar

"People, no matter where they are from, just want to share their stories with others. They simply want someone to listen to them. You could be a complete stranger (as I was to him). That doesn’t matter. Everywhere, people just seek connection. "

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

I 100% stand by this.

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