December 11, 2025

On November

As 2025 is coming to an end, so many things have happened since I last wrote in July. After joining a photo-zine workshop, I decided to close the year by applying for a one-year photography mentorship. It feels a little wild, considering my photography skills are… well, pretty much the same as always—if not a little worse.

But during the last Panna workshop with Roni as the speaker, he said something that stuck with me: you should either do it, or not do it at all. It made me realize how, for so many years, I’ve been sabotaging myself with all sorts of excuses not to take the next step. Now I finally have a reason why I need to do it—right now—or not at all. I truly hope this photography journey goes smoothly, and that I’ll meet people who can help me grow and develop even further.

some photos from Ephemere 1st Tokyo Photobook Club

November passed by incredibly fast. I met a few friends every weekend, tried out a new camera—it felt like ages since I last held a “real” camera! Recently, I also got to know some friends from Ephemere Photo and joined one of their gatherings. It was such a fun session, talking about photography, our favorite photobooks, creative hacks, and even how to navigate life in Tokyo. I had a great time, even though the next day I came down with Influenza A—probably from exhaustion and the cold weather creeping inhope this December brings good health and smooth days ahead.


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