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Finding Stories in Everyday Places 10 Aug 2025 • 1 min read

How to uncover photographic opportunities in familiar settings.
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You don’t have to travel far to find compelling images. Some of the best photos come from places you see every day — the local café, the bus stop, the corner store.

The trick is to slow down and look with fresh eyes. Notice the way light falls through a window at 3 p.m., or how people interact in a small space. Try revisiting the same spot over weeks or months; you’ll see it change with the weather, the season, and the people passing through.

Photography isn’t just about exotic subjects — it’s about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.