The Little You Do on the Daily
I just wanted to start sharing some personal photo journals that have been accumulating on my hard drive.
Joel Meyerowitz once said in an interview,
“You learn something about yourself through taking pictures.”
I began to notice that. It has come true for myself in many ways.
Since being home a lot I’ve had more time to sift through my hard drive and look through photographs of my friends. Going through these photos made me burst into laughter, and reminded me of so many memories. This gave me something positive to focus on.
Photographing my friends has always been a passion of mine. They allow me to get close and because we are so familiar with each other there is an ease to being in front of the camera. It results in very natural and real photographs.
But friends being my subject has brought a deeper meaning for me now. Looking through these photos when I don’t have much else going on in my day makes me happier. I reflect on how much I value them for who they are.
Through the act of taking photographs I’ve learned what is meaningful to me.
In addition, while work is in its slower season, I have the opportunity to grow in my understanding of composition and storytelling. My mind doesn’t sit dry during the slower season, and then forcibly come alive in the spring when weddings begin.
My thoughts have already been in-tune to people and interactions during the months prior.
That way I am not in such a shock when I have to go back to interacting with people, and picking up on thoughtful moments.
My point with all of this is - stay busy, and stay inspired in whatever situation you’re in. The little bit that you do on the daily contributes to something larger in the future… even if we are not sure what that larger thing is at the moment.
These photographs were taken with our friend Connor one evening walk in Toronto. We explored the beaches and the water treatment plant. The light during the evening was unbelievable. I barely even tweaked the photographs. The blue was glowing.
Taken with Leica MTYP240.
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