I fell in love again…

I stepped away from you in November 2023, weary and uninspired. What once filled me with boundless joy and curiosity had become an obligation, a chore. I was burnt out, and in my frustration, I left you behind. But even in your absence, a quiet longing for you lingered, patiently waiting for the right moment to return.

3 days into this new year, something came over me. I can’t explain it other than it was God, because you were the furthest thing from my mind. I found my way back to you. This time, it feels different, deeper, more intentional. I’ve fallen back in love with you, not as a means to an end but as a way to feel, to see, and to connect.

I’ve rediscovered the beauty of your process, the click of the shutter, the deliberate framing of a scene, the magic of light meeting film. Developing and scanning my own images has become a meditative act, one that brings me closer to the essence of who I am as an artist. Each roll of film, each print I hold in my hands, feels like a tangible piece of my heart.

My approach to you is different now. I no longer chase perfection or trends. I’ve never cared to compare, compete or tried to fit in. I chase meaning. I want my photos to carry weight, to stir emotions, to tell stories. I want them to breathe life and evoke feelings.

With this renewed passion, I’ve set my sights on something I’ve never done before, my first solo exhibition, planned for the spring of 2026. This is more than just a goal, it’s a promise to myself, to you, and to the art we create together. The next year will be dedicated to this project. Every frame I capture, every image I develop will be part of a greater story, a collection of work that speaks to the depths of this love I have.

Thank you for waiting for me, for being patient as I find my way back. I promise to honor this second chance, to shoot with purpose, to be present, to embrace the process, and to bring to life a vision that celebrates everything you mean to me.

Here’s to the journey ahead that feels truer than ever, of love, joy and peace.

Greg Johnson