Any day is a good day to celebrate photography 

Wow guys… it’s already the middle of August and this is my very first post for the year. Hectic. 

2025 has had me in a tight grip, but I’m back from the woods. A lot has happened, some good, some bad, some ugly. But I have just returned from a week of taking my foot off the accelerator which has been incredibly revitalising for body, mind and my creative spirit. 

And what better day to return than today – 19th August 2025, World Photography Day.

First observed in 1991, World Photography Day commemorates the “invention of photography”, or more specifically “the invention of the daguerreotype, a photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre in 1837” – now considered the birth of photography. Most importantly though, the day is about celebrating photography itself—its power as a tool of expression and storytelling, and the impact it has had on society. You can read all about it here: https://www.worldphotographyday.com.html

Photography has always played an important role in my life and I am a strong believer in carrying a camera everywhere to capture even the most seemingly insignificant moments. Those everyday, mundane shots of family, friends or random daily life can grow into stories that span lifetimes.

I truly came to understand the power of family and everyday photography after losing my parents. Flipping through photo albums filled with what could look like technically imperfect or ordinary photos, brought back priceless memories of growing up and special times spent with loved ones. I will treasure them until the end of my days. 

I am eternally grateful to my dad for his dedication to capturing all those moments throughout my life. Reminiscing on my younger self and the people I shared my journey with would be one heck of a lot dimmer if it wasn’t for all those photos.

So here’s my five cents of advice for newcomer, hobbyist or pro photographer – actually anyone who owns an image-capturing device:

The next time you are contemplating whether or not to pack a camera for a potentially unspectacular family gathering or hesitate to grab a group shot or overthink whether a moment is “good enough” to photograph: stop thinking. Pick up the camera and take the shot. Because one day, those imperfect or mundane photos may turn out to be the most perfect treasures you own.

Happy World Photography Day everyone!

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