We are overstimulated with lifestyle images
that lack authentic context and values
They only satisfy our short term perception
I think slow reading is more important for
forming your own thoughts based on written
sources and creating mindful awareness

What about the other book
This is a special book from Roland Barthes
What’s the essence of photography in itself
A very philosophical approach and not easy
to read but it helps to build your very own
and unique ontological code within your
photography and the fundamental way you
generally approach when taking a picture

I have to show you a picture
Ex girlfriend looking directly into the camera
Its the the moment she decided to leave me
After I took the photo she broke up with me
I captured that moment and the look in her
eyes as she mentally made the decision
That is fucking tough and fascinating

What about the camera you brought
This is my Nikon V 35mm film camera
Its very compact nearly indestructible
Waterproof and it once saved my ass

Stefano you showed me how photography
can be a way to understand life and humans
You gave me new perspective and inspiration