First Light, on her

The lens loves her. So do I.
London, ON
September 2025
This photo originally shared on Instagram

I have a bit of an odd tradition whenever I get a new camera. It’s called First Light, and if I’m reading history correctly, photographers borrowed it from astronomers who would make a big deal whenever they commissioned a new telescope.

The tradition is actually a simple one: when a telescope is first brought to life, the first thing they look at is known as First Light. Same deal with a new camera. And since we live in the age of smartphones, where our devices have become our cameras, the tradition applies here. Or at least it does in my world.

This lovely human is my wife, and she’s been my go-to First Light subject ever since I started bringing new cameras home. It makes eminent sense, as she’s my favourite subject, my light, my muse, the one who encourages me to tell stories with pens and cameras even when I don’t feel like picking them up.

I’m a storyteller because of her, so this camera’s story should begin with her.

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