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.
Build the Thing Before You Paint It
After nearly 30 years in marketing, branding, and creative direction—from billion-dollar corporations clawing for incremental gains to independent retailers thriving on values and service—I’ve come to this conclusion: most people are focused on the wrong part of the build.
We get pulled toward the visual. The branding. The logo. The colours. It’s tangible. You can check it off. It feels like progress. But it’s not the real work.
Mental Health, Disconnect, and the Need to Walk Away Sometimes
I love my life. I’m fortunate in more ways than I can count—travel, a lifestyle full of creativity, and a family that means the world to me. But even in the middle of all that, mental health doesn’t play favourites. Some days hit harder than others. And it’s not just bad coffee and long meetings—the internal weight sneaks in uninvited.