Exploring the constant struggle for meaning and consistency in photography, as changing interests clash with the desire for purpose and focus.

Discover how macro flower photography became an unexpected escape from the pressures of social media and niche photography. In this post, I share my journey of embracing a new genre, overcoming perfectionism, and finding peace in shooting flowers. Learn why stepping away from curated grids and social media expectations has freed my creativity and allowed me to express myself authentically through photography.

When my mother passed away in December of 2024, it came as a blessing. Deprived of her own will, identity, and memories, she had not really been the mother I’d known all my life. Finding myself struggling to cope, I eventually found comfort in photography.