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.

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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.

Alvaro Fuentes 10/6/25 Alvaro Fuentes 10/6/25

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.

Alvaro Fuentes 13/5/25 Alvaro Fuentes 13/5/25

Arigato (ありがとう) Andrés-san

After 20 years of wondering what Japan was really like, I finally went. This isn’t just about travel — it’s about childhood memories, friendship, and seeing a long-held curiosity come to life.

Alvaro Fuentes 7/5/25 Alvaro Fuentes 7/5/25

Fuji San and Social Media

Caught between the lens and the crowd, I travelled to Japan to photograph Mt. Fuji — but ended up finding something far more meaningful. This is a story about social media, stillness, and rediscovering intention as a photographer.