Journal | Reflections on Creativity and Ideas
This journal is where I share personal reflections on creativity — thoughts, ideas, and moments that shape the way I see the world. It isn’t only about photography or architecture, but about the wider process of making and observing. Some entries are stories, others are experiments, all connected by curiosity and a search for meaning in creative work.
24 Stories Later: Where This Started
This journal began after a trip to Japan, with no real plan — just a spark. Twenty-four weeks later, I’m still here, writing through doubts about whether it mattered, whether I’d stick with it, and whether I had anything worth saying. This post looks back at how it all started, what almost stopped me, and what I’ve learned by simply showing up.
Daylesford: A Quiet Escape into Nature
A weekend in Daylesford reminds me why I return again and again. Surrounded by forest, firelight, and the quiet energy of nature, I captured small glimpses of what makes this place so special.
A Journey of Work, Art, and Change. Gazi
At Gazi, creativity became my language. What started as work soon turned into photography experiments, video projects with my friend Armando, and lessons that still inspire me today. It’s a story of friendship, growth, and keeping the creative spark alive.
Singapore: A Creative Lesson About Knowing When to Stop
Singapore was my first Asian city, and it taught me a lesson I’ll never forget. I overshot, filled drives with footage, and felt overwhelmed. In the end, I learned that creativity isn’t about capturing everything, but about knowing when to stop and trust the moment.
Conversations in Monochrome: A Winter Walk
On a cold winter day, I explored the city in black and white, chasing light, shadow, and quiet moments. From long exposures to reflections, the walk became a reminder of how photography shifts when colour is stripped away.
Tassie Analog: Forgotten Frames, Lasting Memories
I’d forgotten about the disposable camera I took to Tasmania, until a folder called “Tassie Analog” appeared on my screen. Grainy, imperfect, but full of life, those photos reminded me what it felt like when every shot mattered, and when memories lived not in endless files but in a handful of frames.
A Random Folder
While digging through an old backup, I found a random folder with photos from nearly 15 years ago. iPhone shots, DSLR experiments, over-edited attempts, each one carried a story I’d forgotten. Looking back, I found lessons, laughter, and reminders of why I never delete a photo.
Whispers of Walhalla: Hidden Stories from the Past and Haunted Echoes
Tucked away in Gippsland’s mountains, Walhalla feels like a town frozen in time — with ghost stories, bushfire regrowth, and a footy field hidden deep in the hills. Come wander through its whispers of history, and see why this tiny town still sparks the imagination.
Eighty Years After Hiroshima: Paper Cranes, Peace, Grief, and Hope
Eighty years after the bombing of Hiroshima, I visited the city for the first time. Walking along the river towards the Atomic Bomb Dome, I saw memorials telling stories of grief and resilience — none more moving than the Children’s Peace Monument, inspired by Sadako Sasaki and her paper cranes. It was a day not for chasing photos, but for listening, reading, and feeling. I left with a deeper understanding of our fragility as humans, and the hope that something like this will never happen again.
Rising Bangkok: A City of Towers and Neon
From steel towers to glowing street signs, Bangkok is a city of contrasts — sprawling, vibrant, and full of surprises. This story follows my first visit to Southeast Asia, where I explored the city’s energy by day and its magic by night. More than just a travel experience, it became a personal creative journey — one lens, no video, just a photographer learning to feel again through the viewfinder.
The Meet
I travelled through Lutruwita (Tasmania), witnessing a moment I’ll never forget — where river meets ocean in a dance only visible from above.
This is the story of that photo: The Meet.
Japan, The Trip, The Print, The Memory
Most of our photos live on hard drives, forgotten. But a few years ago, I started printing the ones that mattered most — and it changed how I see my work, my memories, and even myself. This is the story of a trip to Japan, a photo that meant everything, and what it taught me.
Take a moment to read it.
The Night of a Thousand Stars
A quiet night under a sky full of stars, a new camera in hand, and a memory that lingered long after the trip was over. A story about rediscovery, simplicity, and the magic of printing a moment that matters.
The Sapphire by the Gardens
An afternoon spent observing The Sapphire by the Gardens — not from within, but from the edge where its bold architecture meets everyday life. Beneath the golden bridge, Carlton Gardens revealed its own rhythm: quiet walks, celebrations, and countless untold stories set against a backdrop of winter light. I stood outside, camera in hand, watching the interplay of shadows, people, and glass — drawn not just to the building, but to the stories happening all around it.
Designed collaboratively by Fender Katsalidis and Cox Architecture, developed by SP Setia, and constructed by Multiplex, The Sapphire is more than a luxury address — it’s a point of connection between structure and story, presence and place.
La Fantástica and the Palenqueras
On a sweltering December day in Cartagena, I wandered through the vibrant streets of La Fantástica, captivated by the colonial charm and the proud presence of the Palenqueras. This is a reflection on memory, culture, and the beauty that hides in plain sight.
A Wander Through the Electric Town
My second day in Tokyo — this time, wandering through Akihabara in the rain. What I found wasn’t the perfect photo, but rhythm, reflection, and the quiet beauty of a city that doesn’t try to dazzle — it just does.
Timber and Time
A sunny afternoon walk through Japan’s backstreets led me to a quiet discovery: tiny wooden houses full of character, memory, and meaning. Camera in hand, I found beauty in small spaces — and ended up thinking deeply about how we live, and what we really need.
Stairway to the Pagoda
After a long journey from Hiroshima to Fujikawaguchiko, we took an unexpected sunset trek to Chureito Pagoda — and it led to one of the most rewarding photographic moments of my trip. A quiet climb, a glowing sky, and a surprise ending I’ll never forget.
A Flash of Light, a Portrait, and a Quiet Realisation
I used to think I was just a natural light photographer — mostly because I didn’t know how to use anything else. But one day I bought a strobe, and everything changed. First in real estate, then in portraiture… and finally, in how I see the people in front of the lens.
The Old Police Station
There were no lights, no people — just dust, silence, and signs of what once was. Photographing this old police station stayed with me.