This week has been a journey of experimentation, adaptation, and a few surprises. From night photography and star-streaked ruins to the simplest of household items elevated by the right light, it’s been a reminder that creativity isn’t always about what you shoot—it’s about how you see it.
1. The Ruined Church Under the Stars 🌌🏰
Starting the week with a late-night session, I ventured out to capture an old church under the stars. It was one of those shoots that didn’t go exactly as planned—car headlights unexpectedly lit up the scene, but sometimes accidents make the shot. The eerie glow of the trees added something surreal to the image, and the crisp stars above made it worth the cold.
2. Nature’s Details – The Rain-Kissed Leaves 🍃💧
Switching gears, I took a step back and focused on the finer details. A close-up of wet leaves with a shallow depth of field made for a moody, atmospheric shot. It’s always a good exercise to slow down and look for the small moments, especially when the bigger landscapes aren’t playing along.
3. Coffee, Whiskey, and a Moment of Quiet ☕🥃
Not every shot needs to be outside. Some of my favorite moments this week were taken indoors, playing with the new light and textures. From a coffee cup lit just right to a well-earned dram of whisky, these little scenes capture more than objects—they hold a feeling of home.
4. The Garlic Experiment – Still Life With a Twist 🧄✨
Then came the wildcard. A few sprouting garlic bulbs became an unexpectedly dramatic subject. With strong directional light, deep shadows, and an almost sculptural form, this was a reminder that creativity can be found in the most mundane places.
What’s Next?
I’ve still got two weeks off, which means there’s time for more planned shoots. I’m thinking of revisiting a local church with a classic S-curve road leading up to it—perhaps experimenting with different focal lengths. And of course, if the skies clear, there will be more night photography.
Photography is about evolving, testing ideas, and sometimes failing spectacularly before finding that one frame that just works. Here’s to another week of discovery.
