What triggered it
Wanting a more intentional creative outlet and an excuse to walk more.
Goal
Build a repeatable street and documentary photography habit with a lightweight kit.
What I did
Switched systems once, walked downtown with a 35mm equivalent, practiced culling, and assembled too many Lightroom presets.
Summary notes
A small camera I actually carried beat the 'better' camera that stayed on a shelf.
Lessons learned
- Editing the same day keeps the loop alive.
- One focal length for a month teaches more than constantly switching lenses.
Mistakes and dead ends
- Bought a bag during a low-shooting phase instead of addressing friction.
- Let an editing backlog make future outings feel heavier.