The Beauty of Less: Turning Your "IF statement" into Action(Even When You Don't)
There’s a shelf in my space stocked with every camera, lens, light, and gadget I thought I “had to have.” Every time I walk by, it stresses me out—reminders of promises I made to myself: “If I had this, I’d finally create more.” But the truth? I didn’t. Most of that gear sits untouched, while my simple base kit quietly carries all the weight. The excitement of unboxing each new piece, filled with hopeful energy, didn’t come with clear goals or accountability—it just added clutter and cost. Sometimes, less really is more.
Finding My Creative Groove Again — A Toronto Photographer's Reflection
As a Toronto-based photographer, I've always believed photography is more than just capturing what's in front of the lens; it's about creating something real with the people who step in front of it. But lately, I've been navigating a period that many creatives know too well: the quiet pause, the doubt, the fog that rolls in when your energy is low and your creative compass feels off.
When Protest Becomes Performance — and Performance Becomes a Threat
But freedom of expression doesn't mean freedom from responsibility.
It doesn't mean the right to organize mob-style gatherings, threaten others, and block cameras—then claim protection under the same laws you're abusing.
There's a growing disconnect here, which is becoming harder to ignore.
Across Toronto and other cities, we're seeing a shift:
From protest… to performance.
From expression… to intimidation.
