Chasing a Moment

I'm not sure what compels me to leave my warm home on a chilly Amsterdam evening and go on a photo walk. It's more of a meditative process than anything; I grab my camera, lace up my shoes and throw on a coat and walk to a place that I had in mind. Maybe something about going out and shooting on a completely overcast and shit day is thrilling. Maybe I'll catch that one in a million puddle shot that I've seen so many of on Instagram. As I walk down the stairs of my building on to the street these thoughts all melt away. I really hate the term "flow state" I feel like it's a term that's been co-opted by too many productivity vloggers. But I really feel my consciousness shift when I go out to take photos, it's almost an out of body experience, I'm viewing my life through the framing of my camera. Life, no matter how dull the surroundings, feels hyper realistic. The people on the street almost begin to glow, I see every expression, every interaction, every look. There are so many beautiful gestures and interactions happening constantly, all around me. There's a constant scene playing out on the street, and I'm just trying to capture a specific moment.