I set out with an open mind, determined to focus on the photography rather than my discomfort. And I’m glad I did, because Sassoon Dock is nothing short of a visual feast.

hotography, for me is an act of observation, of slowing down to feel a moment before capturing it. While I don't follow rigid rules, I do follow a conscious rhythm,  a thought process that quietly unfolds every time I’m out with my camera. There are five elements I naturally look for before I take a photograph. These aren’t steps, but rather an instinctive awareness that guides my storytelling.

Two years ago, I also started reading photography books deeply, and that took the experience to another level. Holding a printed photo, feeling the texture of paper it made me value photography in a more tangible, lasting form. That’s when the dream of creating my own book truly began.

There’s something about eye contact that feels powerful especially when it’s not planned. While shooting candid moments over time, I’ve...