Finding Joy Beyond Social Media: Returning to the Heart of Photography
For over three years, I stepped away from social media. What began as a break turned into something deeper — a quiet rejection of noise, pressure, and distraction. It was a choice to unplug, to breathe, and to reconnect with what I love most about photography.
Letting Go of the Noise
No more endless scrolling. No more posting just to stay “visible.” I wasn’t chasing likes or crafting images for the algorithm. I was living — and sometimes, quietly capturing the small, real moments just for myself.
Relearning the Basics
During that time, I fell back in love with the essentials. A simple camera. A 50mm prime lens. One focal length, one intention: to focus. To see. To let go of complexity and just enjoy making photographs again.
Seeing Life Differently
Without the online noise, everything slowed down. I started noticing things again — the quiet mess of a kitchen after dinner, the first steps of my children, the way afternoon light hit the floor. These weren’t “content.” They were memories. And they were enough.
Rebuilding from the Ground Up
This shift brought me here, to this blog. I didn’t want just another online portfolio. I wanted a digital space that felt more like a journal — a place to reflect, share, and connect over what really matters: why we shoot, what we see, and how we live.
The Quiet Power of Simplicity
So here’s my invitation to you: take a step back. Strip away the noise. Whether you’re a photographer or just someone looking to see life more clearly, there’s something powerful waiting in the quiet. The heart of photography still beats — it’s just easier to hear when everything else fades.
