When I first began learning photography, I experimented with various techniques, using myself as the subject. I captured every unique moment, every sunrise and sunset that struck me as special. Without anyone willing to model and hike up cliffs before dawn for a single shot, I had to rely on myself. This journey taught me a great deal about humility and persistence. It took my inner child on whimsical explorations, sometimes silly and immature. The results weren't always worth it, but the time spent always was.

With just one very wide lens, I learned to take good portraits because I had no other choice. During a long trip with only a 16mm lens, I earned my first money from photo shoots. It was through sheer persistence and countless hours of practice that I succeeded.