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It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post. Somehow, two months have already passed here in Bangkok. This city has truly tested my dedication and my nerves. I broke my little toe, got sick, and faced a series of challenges that, I believe, every expat encounters sooner or later. You either adapt to the city’s rhythm and intensity, or it slowly consumes you. But beyond all of that, these first two months have also been filled with incredibly rewarding moments. So many, in fact, that I hardly know where to begin. I’ve met a number of inspiring local and international photographers both through online platforms and in-person meetups who welcomed me with openness and generosity. Their support made integrating into this new environment much smoother during those first crucial weeks.
I also launched my website still fresh, a bit raw, but clean and true to my vision where you can explore my previous and ongoing projects, as well as read these blog posts. Since arriving, I’ve been shooting street photography almost every day. Being surrounded by such an intense and visually rich environment feels incredibly refreshing especially after the previous six months, when I barely touched the streets at all. And now, something I still find hard to believe: At the beginning of next month, I’ll be organizing my very first street photography workshop. As if that wasn’t enough, if everything goes according to plan, I’ll also be shooting on a movie set for three weeks. I’m knocking on wood I don’t want to jinx it.
Bangkok is the kind of place where anything can happen in a split second, and right now, I’m simply excited for everything that’s ahead. Of course, people often ask me whether I miss my home country, or how I deal with being alone. The truth is, this is the price of choosing a life where you chase your dreams. And yes sometimes it’s difficult. But then there are those moments when complete strangers appreciate your work, reassure you that you’re on the right path, and remind you to stay focused. Moments like these make you realize that success is not a question of if, but when. The beginning is always rough. Always uncertain.But when the work finally pays off, it becomes something far more meaningful. That’s why staying positive and believing in what you’re building is not optional. It’s essential. And somehow, as if all of this wasn’t enough already, within just two months I’ll also have two exhibitions alongside the movie set project. Things are moving fast, faster than I ever expected.
That’s it for now but I have a feeling you won’t have to wait long for the next update.See you soon after the movie set, the workshop, and the exhibitions.