Nice. I love Tom's This Way image and how it is so strangely similar to my first post The Road Ahead back in February. Congratulations on your first year. It's a joy to find and follow photographers who seem as kindred spirits. You both have captured lots of great moments, but Diana stealing time away from being a caregiver to do some long exposure reconnaissance on the beach stands out for me because I find that I often have to steel time for photography. Time away from other demands. Time when I just have to put myself first. The self portrait and a delicate wave both hit the mark for me. Isn't it amazing how even a short time away from normal can pay such big dividends. It reminds me I must remember to make time. Keep writing with light!
John, thank you. I had just been thinking earlier today that I am always stealing time where I can to pursue my many interests, sneaking in some gardening here, working out there, studying Greek, getting a chapter read in a couple of books I have on the go. I love how you put it, "even a short time away from normal can pay such big dividends" -- so so true.
I love hearing you talk about your favourite photos and why – and then seeing them again and really looking at them. Love the writing with light – so sums up what you do! And I completely agree about how satisfying – also challenging – it is to write on substack as opposed to instagram. Happy anniversary!
Thank you Lizzie! Having you stop and really look at our photographs means a lot in this age of scrolling - the highest compliment! I am glad the name change resonates and matches what we do - a lot more inspired than PappasBland: Photography + Life, but we had to start somewhere a year ago!
Enjoyed the interview - a good conversation. Loved the images throughout this year and both looking forward to what you create next as you ‘write with light’.
Thank you, Jen! I'm glad it came to me, and that Tom was up for it - it usually takes us ages to come up with names for things. Glad this one was easy!
Writing With Light! Love it!
Thanks Seth!
Nice. I love Tom's This Way image and how it is so strangely similar to my first post The Road Ahead back in February. Congratulations on your first year. It's a joy to find and follow photographers who seem as kindred spirits. You both have captured lots of great moments, but Diana stealing time away from being a caregiver to do some long exposure reconnaissance on the beach stands out for me because I find that I often have to steel time for photography. Time away from other demands. Time when I just have to put myself first. The self portrait and a delicate wave both hit the mark for me. Isn't it amazing how even a short time away from normal can pay such big dividends. It reminds me I must remember to make time. Keep writing with light!
Thank you John, we always appreciate your thoughtful comments.
John, thank you. I had just been thinking earlier today that I am always stealing time where I can to pursue my many interests, sneaking in some gardening here, working out there, studying Greek, getting a chapter read in a couple of books I have on the go. I love how you put it, "even a short time away from normal can pay such big dividends" -- so so true.
I love hearing you talk about your favourite photos and why – and then seeing them again and really looking at them. Love the writing with light – so sums up what you do! And I completely agree about how satisfying – also challenging – it is to write on substack as opposed to instagram. Happy anniversary!
Thank you Lizzie! Having you stop and really look at our photographs means a lot in this age of scrolling - the highest compliment! I am glad the name change resonates and matches what we do - a lot more inspired than PappasBland: Photography + Life, but we had to start somewhere a year ago!
I really enjoyed looking properly at you photos – and could do so better because of how you talked about them!
Love all the images!!
Thank you so much, Shital!
Congratulations! I love that you did your review in form of an interview!
Thanks, Susanne! Glad to know the interview format works here, we'll have to do it again!
Absolutely. I felt like I was sitting at a big table with you guys!
Congrats! As a fairly new follower, I’m looking forward to all you guys will share in the year ahead. All the best!
Thank you, Kewtie! Really appreciate you saying so!
Enjoyed the interview - a good conversation. Loved the images throughout this year and both looking forward to what you create next as you ‘write with light’.
Thank you S&S - more interview/conversations to come I am sure!
I love the name Writing with Light and the story behind it! ❤️
Thank you, Jen! I'm glad it came to me, and that Tom was up for it - it usually takes us ages to come up with names for things. Glad this one was easy!
Congratulations on your first year, that's an amazing achievement in terms of your subscribers.
Love the new name by the way. Best of luck for what's coming!
Thanks, Xavi!