Finding My Way

Lately, I've been feeling a bit stuck in my photography. It’s almost like I’m experiencing a form of writer’s block. I go out to shoot but everything feels the same. There’s this gnawing feeling that my work has become repetitive, lacking the spark that used to drive me.

What’s been weighing on me even more is this shift in my mindset after I started doing the Night Markets. I’ve noticed that I’m no longer just going out to capture the world as I see it. Instead, I find myself going out with the intention of "what can sell." It’s like I’m no longer creating for the joy of it—I’m creating for the sale.

This realization has been a bit of a wake-up call for me. Photography used to be an escape, a way for me to connect with the world around me and express my vision. But lately, it feels like it’s turned into more of a job, driven by the need to make money rather than a desire to create. This isn’t what I want my photography to be.

I’ve been reflecting on how I can get back to that original joy—the reason I picked up a camera in the first place. I’m considering taking a break from shooting with any intention of selling, just going out and capturing what inspires me, without worrying about whether it’s marketable. 

I also think I need to remind myself that it’s okay to shoot for the sake of shooting. Not every photo needs to be a masterpiece, and not every photo needs to sell. Sometimes, the most important thing is simply enjoying the process, being in the moment, and letting the creativity flow naturally.

So, I’m setting a new intention: to reconnect with my love of photography. To shoot without the pressure of selling, to capture the world as I see it, and to find that spark again. Because at the end of the day, photography should be about more than just making money—it should be about passion, expression, and finding beauty in the everyday.