Energy

Honouring my natural rhythm through flow-based planning and systems that support my well-being rather than consuming it.

A painterly, multi-layered architectural photograph of an office building. The repetitive lines and glass reflections are blended to create a soft, abstract texture that feels structured and balanced.

Thirteen Layers of Better

TL;DR: I’m sharing why I chose the structured reflections of an office building over a busy mall scene and how practising with Darktable and Affinity is helping me find my own creative rhythm. Finding Comfort in Architectural Lines When I’m out shooting, I usually can’t see the fine details on my camera’s small screen—especially in […]

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A close-up, artistic shot of a young girl's eye seen through a distorted drinking glass. The shallow depth of field creates a dreamlike effect, focusing on the details of the eye while the rest of the face is blurred.

Beyond the First Attempt

TL;DR: A simple Sunday “science experiment” with drinking glasses and lens distortion turned into a great lesson in Affinity. I’ve found that the best progress usually happens when I finally take the pressure off myself to get it “right.” Seeing Through a Different Lens I’ve found that my best ideas don’t usually arrive fully formed.

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A minimalist, vertical shot of a person’s arm in a red sweater reaching into the frame, holding a bright red capsicum against a muted sage-green door. The image highlights the vibrant complementary colours.

Clarity in the Chaos

TL;DR: There’s quite a distance between the logic of my day job in accounts and the messiness of creativity. I’m exploring the trial and error of multiple exposure photography and why “doing” is always better than waiting for perfection. The Messy Middle: Why Doing is Better Than Perfecting I’ve often thought about the distance between

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Beyond the Gold Stars

TL;DR: I’ve recently rejoined the 52Frames photography challenge, and it’s been a lesson in valuing the joy of creating over external validation. It’s a gentle reminder to keep showing up for the quiet work that nobody else sees. Finding My Way Back to the Joy of Creating If you had asked me a few months

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