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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Place for the Soul: Visiting Uluru for the First Time
In October 2023, I visited Uluru for the first time — not knowing that this trip would be more than just a photography journey. It became a moment of stillness, presence, and quiet connection to something much bigger than me.
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.
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.