A sharp photo isn’t always a good photo. What makes an image live on isn’t megapixels or noise reduction, but the little cues that spark curiosity and story. From facial expressions to unexpected details, it’s these visual triggers that turn a snapshot into a memory worth keeping.

Most of us carry thousands of photos in our pockets, more than our grandparents ever took in their lifetimes. But instead of memories, we’re hoarding duplicates, shaky bursts, and empty pixels. Photography was never meant to be clutter. It was meant to be choice, memory, and presence.

This weekend, I spent a few hours at the ERA Regatta in Montreal, which is one of Eastern Canada’s most exciting sprint rowing events. It took place at the iconic Olympic Basin on Île Notre-Dame, it brings together athletes from across the region to race in perfect formation over calm summer water.

“Through non-action, nothing is left undone.”

I’ve been sitting with this line from Laozi for a while — and realizing how much it mirrors what photography has taught me.

The best moments don’t come when we chase them. They come when we’re really there to receive them.

In a fast-paced world, slowing down can feel radical. Through photography, I’ve discovered a deeper presence, one that invites stillness, reflection, and connection. Explore how each photo becomes a moment to breathe, notice, and simply be.