How I’m Simplifying My Photography Journey in 2025

As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish you all a happy and safe New Year. Whether 2024 was kind to you or filled with challenges, I hope this year brings new opportunities for growth, creativity, and joy.

This video—and this post—serve as a check-in for both myself and you, my wonderful community. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for this channel, my photography, and the creative projects I’m excited to pursue.

Celebrating Consistency in 2024

Looking back, December was a milestone for me—I managed to upload 27 videos in just 31 days! This was a personal best and an exciting way to wrap up the year. While I didn’t hit the perfect streak, the effort itself was immensely rewarding.

But as January began, I took a pause. Sometimes, life, family, and the need to recharge take priority. And that’s okay. Moving forward, the pace of videos will slow, but the quality and passion will remain.

What’s Coming in 2025?

1. Thoughtful Gear Usage
   I’ve decided to embrace a photography no-buy year in 2025. No new gear—just fully exploring and appreciating the cameras and lenses I already own. For me, this includes:

   • Sony A7CR

   • Fujifilm X-T5

   • Ricoh GR IIIx

   • A few well-loved lenses

   This year, I’m also committing to a “one lens per month” challenge to push myself creatively and rediscover the joy of simplicity.

2. Focus on Everyday Photography
   My daily photography practice will continue, but I’ve shifted to using the Day One app as a visual diary. It’s a great way to document life’s moments while building a personal photo archive I can reflect on year after year.

3. Content That Resonates
   On this channel, I’ll be focusing less on traditional gear reviews and more on sharing authentic experiences with the equipment I have. Whether it’s six-month reflections or discussions about what I’ve learned, expect a deeper dive into how gear fits into real-world photography.

4. Website Writing and Community Building
   Writing has always been a challenge for me, but I’ve set a goal of publishing two blog posts per week on my website. Some will be deep dives, others quick updates—but all are meant to spark inspiration and conversation.
   I’m also planning to create a Discord community where we can connect more directly. Let’s make 2025 the year of meaningful connections.

The Minimalist Approach

Inspired by a powerful article on minimalism in photography collections, I’ve been decluttering my archives. By focusing only on my best images, I’ve freed up storage space and embraced a more intentional approach to my craft. It’s both terrifying and liberating to let go, but it feels right.

Gratitude and Goals for 2025

To everyone who watched, commented, and supported this channel in 2024—thank you. This channel wouldn’t exist without you, and I’m deeply grateful for your encouragement.

So now I ask: What are your goals for 2025? Whether they’re personal, professional, or creative, I’d love to hear about them. Let’s inspire each other to make this year one of growth and purpose.

Thank you for being part of this journey. If you enjoy conversations about photography, creativity, and philosophy, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join me for more. Here’s to a fantastic 2025!