Photographs are like wine

They need to settle down so you can truly reap the benefits.

Our mind is so accustomed to find the flaws by default, that many times it ruins the whole experience for us. Looking at a photograph straight after it has been taken will make you immediately criticise yourself, or diminish the importance of the moment/experience.

There’s something romantic in leaving some space, some time for things to settle in your mind between the moment and the outcome.

Perhaps is the nostalgia that the moment will never repeat, idealising all that it “was”. Although at the moment we most likely thought it’s not enough and spent the he present looking toward to a future where all will be “perfect”.

It’s the same with photography. I proofed it to myself, I hear it from clients too. “When we did the photo session I didn’t like my body. Now (a year ago) looking at the photographs I don’t think they were that bad and I actually like them more”. Aha… I told you so 😉

Don’t be so critical towards yourself or your body. It’s all a process. We are in a process of becoming. Life is a game, learning to play it well is by itself the whole game.

Don’t run, you can’t hide

From who you are, from what is meant for you.

Don’t try to please them, fulfil their dreams or meet their expectations. You’re not here to behave in any other way but authentically as yourself.

It might brings you sadness, sorrow even, when you see your loved ones “not getting you”. Give a tear and keep going. They can’t know what’s inside of you, so don’t expect them to.

You go do you and know you’re supported, guided, taken care of.

Always and forever.

Anxiety made me do it

Some of my best Fine Art works were done under anxiety attacks or breakups of some sort.

I go from dark, painful trips of overwhelming feelings and eyes tearing down until they can’t produce no more to turning towards my camera and record my bare soul.

In fact the lack of creation is partly what causes us anxiety. A Soul deprived of what it came here to do has to scream so loudly to be heard, acknowledged and taken seriously.

Because creation is essential for us. We came here to create in some shape or form. This creation of ours is the way to serve and contribute to the whole.

Anxiety comes as an alarm to inform you that you’re disconnected from your essence.

Art is a proven medicine always here for you.

P.S. This is my first self-care session from months. I confess, anxiety has been severe in my body. Last night was another tough trip, so today I finally gave myself my own medicine.

Photography has been helping me go through my darkest hours and then paint them with light. Successfully every time.

Let it out

Your light, your vibe, your dream. Just let it out and let it be.

You’re doing a disservice to yourself by hiding it all in. We’re not here to copy, boldly express ourselves.

Took me years to understand. Death of loved ones, physical and mental health conditions, divorce and broken relationships of all sorts. It’s like the more I was trying to figure out how to fit in, the further I was heading. Then a massive slap from the Universe / God, moving me back to my lane.

I’m still far to figure it out. But the more I look inwards, the closer I get to where I’m supposed to go.

There is something about the way experience feels that can’t be replaced by anything else.

Nobody is coming

You’ve heard that before. No-one is coming to safe you. In fact nobody really can. It would have been nice if they could, but that's not how the game is made.

Life is like a sea - sometimes wavy, sometimes calm; sometimes cold, other times warmer. It can move you forward, but it can be your biggest obstacle too. The thing is that, if we don’t learn how to dance with it, we’re most likely to loose the battle.

There are moments, just like the stubborn child, it’s harder to accept it’s all upon us, that if you want the change, you have to make your own steps.