Photography

From a young age, I was introduced to the art of photography by my father. He gave me a classic metal-body Nikon camera, with roll-up film, a single lens, and the capacity for 36 shots.

Photography, for me now, is a connection to that moment in time. Creating art that resonates with a sense of place, and its history, makes each shot rare and singular.

As a 6-year-old boy, heaving around this slightly heavy camera, devoid of a preview window and offering only a modest viewfinder, I was compelled to rely on the precision of the instrument, the training, and a lot of hope.

This experience with photography ingrained in me a deep fascination with precision tools, mechanical gadgets, fabrication, engineering, design, and ultimately, custom watchmaking.

When I travel for work, I seek out the "edges and corners" of the cities I visit to discover the lost and forgotten stories, which people pass daily without seeing — the once cherished bridge, with its hand-painted artwork. I immerse myself in the local culture by capturing their world through my lens.

This practice has led me to appreciate details in many places I might have otherwise overlooked. Through the lens, I've gained a gratitude for unexpected situations. And the challenge is to find what's special in that place, and capture it.