Monday Starter : 79
Well… that didn’t work. It’s been a few months since I promised myself I’d keep writing, and here we are. No excuse.
Actually, scratch that—I do have excuses. Here they are:
- Reading
- Gardening and weekend chores
- Walking
- Going to the gym
- Travelling(I’ve been to three countries since I last logged on here!)
But let’s be honest—none of these are real excuses. I could write in between these things. Maybe not while lifting weights or pulling weeds, but definitely on a long-haul flight. Even on walks, I often jot down ideas or quotes in Apple Notes while listening to podcasts. Sometimes I do the same at the gym. I’m more of a podcast person than a music person anyway—unless I’m at home, chilling with a book. So yes… time to stop pretending I’m too busy.
Did I mention we got a cat? Her name is Sophie. She’s 6 years old now I think. We got her just before the COVID lockdowns in Melbourne back in March 2020. Gosh, that feels like a lifetime ago!
I haven’t photographed a wedding in ages, but a good friend recently asked me to shoot hers next year. Of course I’d love to capture her wedding day—it felt like a natural thing to say yes. I couldn’t turn it down—I’ve already photographed both of her sisters’ weddings, so it feels like part of the tradition now.
I feel a bit out of practice. The camera settings and the rhythm of shooting a wedding don’t feel second nature anymore—but I know it’ll come back. The muscle memory just needs a little nudge.
What I do remember clearly is how much energy weddings demand. You’re on your feet all day, constantly anticipating moments, reading the room, and wrangling people into position.
It’s joyful, but also exhausting.
After 15 years of doing this, I think I still have a good feel for how weddings flow—it’s just been a while. Now I’m also weighing up whether to take on another friend’s wedding around the same time. I haven’t said yes or no yet. There’s a strong internal resistance to making that call… and I’m still figuring out why.
Well, for one, I’ve got a full-time job—and realistically, I don’t have the capacity to take on another. Wedding photography isn’t just about showing up on the day (and this one is actually a 3-day event!). There’s the prep work beforehand, and then the post-work—hours of editing, organising, and delivering.
That said, I’m thinking of exploring some of the newer AI-supported editing tools. Impossible Things has caught my eye, and I’m curious to see how it could help lighten the load. I am not a fan of photo editing. But since I’ve been out of the game for a few years, there’s a learning curve… and that adds its own mental weight. All of that needs to be factored in.
And let’s be real—I’m not getting any younger. Sure, I hit the gym and keep fit, but a full wedding day is physically demanding. I get tired just thinking about it!
Ok, time to make that call. Here goes.
