Just a second ago I had just finished writing this blog and then my pinky hit the escape button and I lost everything lol. (So heres my attempt at trying to remember what I just wrote.)

Writing this blog again over the past week has really given me a kick in the ass.
Realizing how little I’ve been shooting and writing and I’ve started to take my camera with me whenever I am going somewhere.
Although I’ve only been shooting in transition ex. shopping, getting a coffee, or taking the dog to the park I firmly believe that action builds momentum.
Just a few photos a day will really help train your eye and once you get that ball rolling it becomes harder for it to stop.

This is also why I’ve been creating new layouts for the photos on this blog.
I’m a pretty shit designer and curator so I figured why not just try it.
Since I’ve been taking photos I’ve always wanted to make a book and the only way to build those skills is to do it as often as possible.
The hardest part about learning a new skill for me is starting, and the second is liking the process.
It’s not enough to do something once a month when you’re looking to build a skill so I try and add it to an existing habit.
With these new designs, I start creating a layout as soon as I’m done editing my photos.
This is also the most important part about photography which is storytelling.
It’s a skill I really want to master in my life and I think it applies to every art wether it be music, painting, movies, or photography.

My 2 takeaways from this blog.
1. Whatever you are trying to learn make a habit of it.
2. Story telling in life is one of the most valuable skills you can have.
It’s how we transfer information, it’s what keeps life interesting, and everyone in the world is obsessed with it. (Think about anything you entertain yourself with, it’s either a story already formed for you to ingest or a story being made for you to tell later)