As a person with ADHD, the world can sometimes overstimulate me. I’ve always wanted to achieve the best, and I would focus much more on what goes wrong instead of what goes right. Throughout the years, I’ve noticed that when I photograph, I am very picky; only a few photos end up being ‘good’ in my opinion. I’ve realised that the ones I really like are usually the simple ones, the ones that make me feel at ease, fragments of daily life and the way the (sun)light falls upon them.
These photos give me a sense of serenity, a moment away from my thoughts and insecurities. Photographing with an analogue camera has helped me live a bit more in the moment and let go of control. I’ve collected these photos over the last four years, and suddenly they all made sense together as one piece: I’ve captured my own kind of breathing exercise. Moments in time that give me a sense of peace, just for a moment, so I can continue life as it is.
