The power of uncertainty

What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
I have been working on a project with Adobe recently to open up the conversation about how AI can be included in the creative process without taking away from it as well as getting back into film photography. Since I travel full time I have always been very adamant on creating with simple, small equipment. So I shoot all my photos with my olympus mju iii point and shoot and my videos with my blackmagic pocket. I've also been getting back into sharing my life on Youtube as another creative outlet and way to connect with people on a deeper level.

What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
One of the biggest things I am learning through my work at the moment is being open minded to finding new perspectives on how I can share my opinion with the world. In general, getting more comfortable voicing my thoughts and understanding where I personally stand on different topics. Learning to be ok with being misunderstood in public, trusting that the right people will find the value in my work and reminding myself that numbers aren't the most important metric to use when it comes to success on social media but rather the impact you have.

What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
One thing I've recently learned is how creative blocks don't come from not having enough ideas but rather too many. I have so many things I want to talk about and share but struggle with prioritising and executing so I often end up feeling insecure and overwhelmed. In those moments I am learning to take a step back, go for a walk or even sleep over a project. I'm learning to be more patient with things. To give projects space and time. But in the end it's such a balance you have to find in it. Some of my best work has been when I didn't overthink anything and just put myself out there.

Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
Music is one of my main inspirations in my workflow. Whether it's editing a video or finding a song for photos it's all about the feeling music gives me and the feeling I am trying to make people feel who see my work. Songs like "Champagne Coast" by Blood Orange give me a strong feeling of freedom that I then try to show through my work. I have also been reading more articles on substack recently and one from Dan Koe titled "Why the next 2 years will matter more than the last 10" talking about how AI changes our world and how fast it is progressing has been a big part of me wanting to stay more curious about it.

What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
Feeling like I am able to show up authentically with what I put out there.

What is your favorite coffee shop and why do you like going there?
One of my all time favorite restaurants is MáLà Project in New York and I would recommend trying the dry pot with the rice cakes.

If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
The title for this month would probably be "The power of uncertainty" and the soundtrack would be made by Hans Zimmersince I am obsessed with all the fim music he's produced.

Which studios, laboratories, or workshops have you collaborated with recently or would you like to collaborate with in the future?
I haven't but I would love to. I am always open to working with new people and trying out new things that push me out of my comfort zone creatively. As I am feeling really inspired to lean more into film photography this year it would be fun to collaborate with a lab/studio.

Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
Some artists and creators that have inspired me recently include Rosalia, Maya Poon, Kate Bellm, Musti and Tamino AmirSince music is one of my main inspirations when it comes to my videography I love discovering artists like Rosalia and Tamino that have a very specific and unique sound. Visually I have always been so drawn to Kate's work and how she creates these images that feel like a movie. Musti is a friend of mine who is one of the most talented creators in my opinion. The way he shoots, his sound design, his creative process. He's one of those people that are so dedicated to their craft that it's inspiring to be around him.