Tight Cuts

Once in a while I take a photo that ends up surprising me. The second photo in this collection drew my eye as a beautiful reflection in a large puddle along a quiet street. We needed the rain and the morning after was a crisp, nearly fall day. It wasn’t until I received the film scan and began a simple edit that the hidden shape became visible. The puddle looks like the profile of a person where the mouth is exhaling a puffy white cloud, like a breath of fresh air. It feels like a sign, and I’m paying attention.

A Challenging Week of Photography

Not every picture is a hit. And with film, there is nowhere to hide. Sixteen pictures on a roll. There are lots of days with harsh light or gray skies. Pictures that are near misses because of technical issues or poor composition. Days when I cannot seem to see anything new. Instead of fighting these days, I rest in the comfort of practice. Lift the camera to my eye, see with care, and press the shutter. Every single time it feels good—even when the pictures are simple snapshots.

Picture Love

We love what we love. Over and over I take these kinds of pictures, as though I am trying to find home. A place to feel safe and protected. A place of belonging, comfort and kindness. No matter where I travel, the pictures look the same.