The hour after sunrise and before sunset gives the softest, warmest light of the day. It is also short, so preparation matters. Scout locations in advance, arrive early, and leave time to watch how the light moves across the scene before you press the shutter. Some of my favourite frames came from waiting five more minutes.

Film slows me down. Each frame has a cost, so I look longer, think harder and press the shutter with intention. The grain and colour feel organic in a way I struggle to recreate digitally. And there is nothing quite like opening a fresh envelope of prints. I still shoot digital for work, but film keeps me honest.

Good editing should feel invisible. I start with exposure and contrast, adjust colour gently, and stop before the picture starts to look processed. A consistent look across a series matters more than any single dramatic edit. Save your favourite settings as a starting point. When in doubt, leave it alone.