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.

Melbourne Below Ground: The Metro Tunnel Project
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Melbourne Below Ground: The Metro Tunnel Project

After nearly a decade in the making, Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel finally opened to the public. I spent a quiet Saturday walking its new underground spaces, observing the language, scale and time embedded beneath the city.

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The First Real Gig
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The First Real Gig

A spontaneous call while recovering from surgery turned into my first-ever photo gig — shooting Joss Stone live in Bogotá, armed with a new camera, a broken arm, and a lot of nerves. I said yes…

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A Random Folder
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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.

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