Firstly, I would like to spend it producing and giving more than I consume and take. I also think living in the now and focusing on cherishing each moment is a good goal. Life is too short to be stressed about petty and superficial matters.
To create beautiful art
Creating beautiful art is the greatest gift humans can give to humanity. I believe that art has the power to inspire greatness. Photography is my favorite art form because it is based on reality. The act of walking and exploring, and observing real life is unlike any other medium. The human experience is something worth sharing and uplifting.
Spreading more kindness
I think the world is more divided than ever and run on fear. This is why I’m a big proponent for disconnecting from the news and popular media. I believe the more that you focus on yourself, the more you can help and spread kindness to others. Small acts of kindness, like smiling, holding the door for others, and, giving compliments to beautiful people is something that can go along way.
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi
In order to make any difference in the world, you must carry out actions and behaviors, that you wish to see manifest in others. This is why I believe in this notion of becoming more selfish and focusing on improving yourself. The more you focus on yourself, the more you can contribute to others.
Exploration and innovation
My first passion is exploring. I’m an adventure at my core and love to use the camera as an excuse to walk endlessly. There’s something special about exploring new places and meeting new people. I prefer to be immersed in a new place for a period of time typically anywhere between one to two months. When I travel far and wide across this globe, I always come back with something new that I have learned. Through learning more and experiencing more, perhaps I can innovate more going forward. Within the world of street photography, I find frustrations with the ways in which things are done. I want to alleviate these frustrations through innovation, creating more photos and ideas.
Becoming a free thinker
Thinking seems to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. The more that we think, the more that we can become. It doesn’t really matter if you are right or wrong. I think that in this age of abundance, a simple heuristic is to give as much as possible.