I got into photography because I loved capturing the world around me—the fleeting moments, big vistas, beautiful light and textures, and the places that felt meaningful. But over time, my passion faded. Everywhere I looked I saw the same iconic destinations captured in predictable compositions, using techniques that felt both overdone and uninspired. Photography started to feel like a routine, a chore and a competition rather than a creative process.
Am I hauling all the “right” gear?
Is my camera positioned just so?
Should I wait for the perfect light?
Why didn’t I bring that other lens with me?
Why am I tripping over so many other photographers trying to capture exactly the same shot?
Distractions and excuses. I was producing images that looked technically fine but weren’t exciting to me anymore. It became less about developing my own vision and more about keeping up. I was bored, and every time I looked at my camera, I silently groaned.
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) has gotten me excited about photography again. It’s given me a way to step away from the rules, the competition, and the sameness, and instead focus on creating something that feels uniquely mine. With ICM, it’s not just about capturing what I see — I get to re-imagine everything… playing with my images and turning the ordinary into something unexpected and expressive. It’s helped me see the world differently and rediscover the happiness I felt when I first picked up a camera. I hope these images bring you as much enjoyment and surprise as they’ve brought me in creating them. And I hope they spark questions. If they do, you know where to find me.
Oh, and one more thing… dogs. I’m a dog freak!
About the photos: All of them are mine, taken with either my phone or some version of a Canon mirrorless or DSLR (currently shooting with an R5). Almost all are multiple exposures (usually 2) combined in camera, and none are composites or AI generated.
