01/01/2026
2025 was a weird year for me personally, creatively, and emotionally. Leah and I welcomed our son, Owen, and our worlds completely changed. We were so used to being on the move for years, working on different projects, saying “yes” to whatever opportunities came our way. Over the last year, we’ve had to learn to say “no” and were put in a position where we were forced to slow down. With that came a lot of mixed emotions. We were more tired than we had ever been in our lives, but also so bored at points and wanting nothing more than to get out again. We had to find a middle ground between being parents, and being people. The importance of friends and relationships that fill your cup became more important and crucial than any “opportunity”. Looking back at my year, my immediate thought was “wow I really didn’t do anything this year”, and I really felt like I gave up a large part of who I was. But that’s not true at all, I’ve evolved, I’ve had time to hone my craft, I gave myself the time to work with my gear with no pressure of results and engagement, I slowed down and worked more with film, I became more *intentional*. Honestly, I’m proud of what I’ve done, although I may have not shared much. I’m hoping to do more in 2026, but not with the pressure being on the engagement and following and opportunity. I want to be proud of my intention, and not what others may think.
Shared in this post are two pictures I took on film, and one of my family shot by .