Early days with my first DSLR - A Nikon 7200
Almost a decade ago, I picked up a DSLR with no clear purpose, just a quiet need to learn. A few classes, a few compositions later, and I found myself on a path I hadn’t expected. Those who know me know it’s usually all or nothing, and yes, most hobbies go from all in to nothing faster than I’d like to admit. However, that hasn’t been the case with photography. I’ve really stuck with it, practicing, learning, failing, and then doing it all over again. Even during the crazier times, such as COVID-19 and the like, I just kept going.
In 2025, I realized these images deserved a home, and I needed a new project. Looking back at those early exposures, I started to see something more interesting: photography was never just about the pictures. For me, it’s the joy of learning, the thrill of trying something new every time I pick up the camera.
What you’ll find here are fragments of that journey, moments of peace, moments of vividness, all part of a larger story of growth.
Beyond the photographs, I hope this serves as a little legacy for my daughter, a reminder that learning, exploring, and creating are among the few gifts we can truly give ourselves and, perhaps one day, pass along.