Venice in January. Reflections on perfection.

Along with taking some photos on my compact camera on my Venice trip in January, I took along my 'proper' camera and a single tiny lens for a fraction of my time there. I purposefully didn't take much kit, because I didn't want to be engaging in 'stuff' more than the experience. Technically speaking, the clips I shot are far from perfect, but they serve a purpose, and capture the mood. No tripod, no gimbal, no filters, no mic, no monitor. Back to basics and instincts. The music on the video was also actually recorded on my phone, stood in a square, mid-walk home after a tasty dinner, as a musician was practicing, on the third floor, with the windows open.

It's easy to get too bogged down in tech and perfection and to forget that what matters is the experience and feeling. Whether in photography, film, or architecture, the details are important, but the overall package, and human experience should always be paramount. Producing an astounding technical package means nothing if potential clients don't get caught up in how your projects make them feel to see or experience them.

I really like the meandering music, changeable light and weather, the calmness of the streets, and the experience of being somewhere new and just walking.