“Action generates inspiration” — this phrase always helps me (I’ll tell you why later…)
Stopping in life is important — to take stock of where we are, or simply to be still.
But action is also part of the journey. It reveals new parts of ourselves, and every step contributes to building the pieces of our soul, slowly forming the “perfect” picture — the one that feels right for us.

What’s the story of this picture?

I left in the evening to test my new camera when I saw you.
I took a few shots.
We exchanged contacts and a few days later I sent you some messages.
One of those was:
“As soon as I saw you — your style, your face — I felt the urge to ask if I could take a picture of you.
But I was afraid of your answer, and it seemed a bit crazy…

So I walked past you for a few meters.
Then I stopped.
I turned back towards you and thought, “Should I ask her or not?”

I stood there for a moment, FROZEN. Then I told myself, “Okay, at worst, she’ll say no — let’s try.”
Believe me, I was embarrassed and excited.
I love street photography, but I always struggle with the first approach.
And when you said “yes”, I was so happy.
You were my first.”
“Action generates inspiration and Celeste was my inspiration”

But the FIRST thing I asked her was:
“What’s your dream? What do you truly desire in this moment, because I believe sharing is part of who we are and can be a light for everyone”.
This was her answer:
“I guess the only thing I can really think of right now is just that I’m trying to find where I really belong in life, literally and figuratively.“
Her words stayed with me.
Because the truth is — she’s not alone.
Many of us are trying to find where we truly belong, both in the world and within ourselves.
In her desire, I saw my own.
That’s the beauty of sharing: it reminds us that we’re all connected, walking different paths toward the same feeling of “home.”
Wherever that may be — outside or deep within — I truly hope she finds it.
And maybe, in some way, we’re all helping each other get there.