Hobby: Photography
Doris Day, MD, is a dermatologist in private practice in Manhattan on the Upper East Side near Central Park on 70th Street between Madison and 5th Avenue. Her practice focus is on both medical and aesthetic dermatology. Dr Day has 18 devices/lasers and treats everything from sun damage to burns as well as focusing on rejuvenation.
“It is important to have a hobby to relieve stress and to appreciate activities outside of work,” she said. “My hobby is photography. Growing up I always loved taking photos and my mother encouraged me. She made a dark room for me at home and I loved going to the photography store to buy the materials, explore different types of film, and watch the photograph come to life as I processed it,” she said.
Dr Day noted that taking pictures also helps her with composition and with paying attention to detail. “I see things in and through the camera that are not as noticeable without the focus of the frame of the photo. It also helps me see light and shadow and this helps me in evaluating patients aesthetically in the office. I now use my android phone for most of my photography since they are so advanced and take outstanding photos.”
Photography has other benefits as well. “It has enhanced my vision in a way that goes beyond the superficial and the surface of what is visible. I look for details, I see color and light more clearly, and I look for angles and subtleties that are not otherwise obvious,” she added. Although it is sometimes hard to make time for hobbies, she strongly recommends this. “It’s so great to have activities to relieve stress and to be able to enjoy outside of work. I also love reading and writing and I make time for these activities every week,” she said. “Everything is a balance but it’s important to make time for things you enjoy doing. I don’t think of it as work/life balance, it’s all life and it’s all connected. I’m better at work when I spend time on my hobbies.”
If you have a hobby you would like to share with fellow dermatologists, dermatology nurses, and dermatology physician assistants, please contact dermeditor@hmpcommunications.com.
Hobby: Photography
Doris Day, MD, is a dermatologist in private practice in Manhattan on the Upper East Side near Central Park on 70th Street between Madison and 5th Avenue. Her practice focus is on both medical and aesthetic dermatology. Dr Day has 18 devices/lasers and treats everything from sun damage to burns as well as focusing on rejuvenation.
“It is important to have a hobby to relieve stress and to appreciate activities outside of work,” she said. “My hobby is photography. Growing up I always loved taking photos and my mother encouraged me. She made a dark room for me at home and I loved going to the photography store to buy the materials, explore different types of film, and watch the photograph come to life as I processed it,” she said.
Dr Day noted that taking pictures also helps her with composition and with paying attention to detail. “I see things in and through the camera that are not as noticeable without the focus of the frame of the photo. It also helps me see light and shadow and this helps me in evaluating patients aesthetically in the office. I now use my android phone for most of my photography since they are so advanced and take outstanding photos.”
Photography has other benefits as well. “It has enhanced my vision in a way that goes beyond the superficial and the surface of what is visible. I look for details, I see color and light more clearly, and I look for angles and subtleties that are not otherwise obvious,” she added. Although it is sometimes hard to make time for hobbies, she strongly recommends this. “It’s so great to have activities to relieve stress and to be able to enjoy outside of work. I also love reading and writing and I make time for these activities every week,” she said. “Everything is a balance but it’s important to make time for things you enjoy doing. I don’t think of it as work/life balance, it’s all life and it’s all connected. I’m better at work when I spend time on my hobbies.”
If you have a hobby you would like to share with fellow dermatologists, dermatology nurses, and dermatology physician assistants, please contact dermeditor@hmpcommunications.com.
Hobby: Photography
Doris Day, MD, is a dermatologist in private practice in Manhattan on the Upper East Side near Central Park on 70th Street between Madison and 5th Avenue. Her practice focus is on both medical and aesthetic dermatology. Dr Day has 18 devices/lasers and treats everything from sun damage to burns as well as focusing on rejuvenation.
“It is important to have a hobby to relieve stress and to appreciate activities outside of work,” she said. “My hobby is photography. Growing up I always loved taking photos and my mother encouraged me. She made a dark room for me at home and I loved going to the photography store to buy the materials, explore different types of film, and watch the photograph come to life as I processed it,” she said.
Dr Day noted that taking pictures also helps her with composition and with paying attention to detail. “I see things in and through the camera that are not as noticeable without the focus of the frame of the photo. It also helps me see light and shadow and this helps me in evaluating patients aesthetically in the office. I now use my android phone for most of my photography since they are so advanced and take outstanding photos.”
Photography has other benefits as well. “It has enhanced my vision in a way that goes beyond the superficial and the surface of what is visible. I look for details, I see color and light more clearly, and I look for angles and subtleties that are not otherwise obvious,” she added. Although it is sometimes hard to make time for hobbies, she strongly recommends this. “It’s so great to have activities to relieve stress and to be able to enjoy outside of work. I also love reading and writing and I make time for these activities every week,” she said. “Everything is a balance but it’s important to make time for things you enjoy doing. I don’t think of it as work/life balance, it’s all life and it’s all connected. I’m better at work when I spend time on my hobbies.”
If you have a hobby you would like to share with fellow dermatologists, dermatology nurses, and dermatology physician assistants, please contact dermeditor@hmpcommunications.com.
