Dear friends,

I just got back from two weeks in Ukraine, and it’s been the most meaningful trip of my life. I’ll share more soon, and you can find a sneak peek at the end of this issue.

Tomorrow, 25 rolls of half-frame film head to Carmencita. I haven’t shot this much since my Vancouver period, which is what today’s issue is about. That period led to a photo book and huge growth in my way of seeing and documenting.

In this issue:

• Three ways in which my 123 day daily habit improved my photography

• A preview of Process Workbook Vol. 3 + how to pre-order

How My Daily Photography Habit Formed

Back in March 2020, I got stuck in Vancouver during the first few months of the pandemic. All my jobs got canceled and everything was closed down. What I did have was a camera and a deep desire for some sort of routine to keep my feeling grounded in this crazy new world.

So I started walking.

Every afternoon, at the harshest light of day, I took long photo walks around the same quiet small neighborhood. No people, no landmarks. Just small details, light on pavement, the shape of hedges, a lone tennis ball in the gutter. I walked around 10K a day, took hundreds of photos, and began to teach my eye to slow down and see in a different way from before.

That habit lasted 123 days, until I left Vancouver. It became the foundation for my first monograph, NOTICE. It also changed how I photograph everything.

What This Daily Practice Taught Me

Looking back, I can see exactly how those 123 consecutive days pushed my photography to new heights.

1. Helped Me See So Much More

First, it trained my eye for subtlety and intimacy in ways I never expected. By photographing the same quiet neighborhood repeatedly without people present, I developed the ability to find compelling images in overlooked details, whether it was light on pavement, hedge shapes, abandoned objects. This constraint forced me to see beyond obvious subjects and discover the extraordinary in ordinary moments, a skill that transforms how I approach all photography now.

2. Technical Growth

Secondly, the sheer volume of practice helped me improve my technical skills through repetition. Walking 10,000 steps daily and taking hundreds of photos in challenging afternoon light gave me countless opportunities to experiment with exposure, composition, and timing. This volume of practice in consistent conditions allowed me to internalize camera techniques until they became second nature, freeing me to focus more on creative vision rather than technical execution.

3. Helped Me Find My Voice

Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, the discipline of showing up every day for 123 consecutive days helped me develop my own distinctive photographic voice.

Combined with the specific constraints I set for myself, this daily commitment moved me beyond copying other photographers' styles to discovering my own unique way of seeing. It became the foundation not just for NOTICE, but for a fundamental shift in my entire photographic approach.

Of course, I don’t always have two hours a day now. But even five minutes can make a difference. Just enough to notice one new thing. Just enough to keep going.

This idea of small, daily creative effort became the heart of the new Process Workbook, Volume 3: A 100-Day Creative Habit.

100 days. 100 tiny prompts. One habit to shift your photography.

Here’s the cover designed by my friend and collaborator Maxwell George:

It contains 100 micro prompts, the kind you can do in under 5 minutes even on your busiest day. Here’s an example page:

Two more prompts inside:

• Day 32 — Make a photo that feels like a mistake.

• Day 47 — Frame a shadow like it’s the subject.

I would love for you to join me in building this creative habit during the last 100 days of 2025, starting on September 11th.

Ready to Start Your Own 100-Day Practice?

Process Workbook 3 is available for pre-order now through August 31st for €9.99 (it goes up to €14.99 after that).

Everyone who pre-orders is automatically entered into our Kodak raffle.

Four lucky winners will receive a set of 3 Kodak Tri-X single-use cameras, which is exactly enough to shoot one photo a day for the full 100 days.

How perfect is that? Pre-order PWB3 here or by clicking this button.

Pre-Order PWB3 Now

Already a Process Photo Club member? 100%-off!

You’re all set. Like with Volumes 1 and 2, this workbook is completely free with your membership. Just use the 100%-off discount code in your email from earlier today.

Thinking about joining?

Now’s honestly a great time. You’ll get all three Process Workbooks, plus everything else that comes with membership.

And: the yearly membership includes a €30 discount for NOTICE, the book this issue is about. Order NOTICE here.

No pressure. But if you’ve been wanting to go deeper with intentional photography practice, this is a good way to start. Read more here or join below.

That’s it for this week! Tomorrow, I will send 25 rolls of half-frame photos from Ukraine to Carmencita and I will start working through the digital images and videos I made throughout the trip. Scroll down for one sneak peek preview image.

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Let’s keep shooting, learning, and sharing together. One messy, human step at a time.

Warmly,
Wesley

📷 What I Used This Week

People often ask what I’m using and here’s this week’s setup:

Camera: Fuji X100F.

My current digital go-to set up is the Canon EOS R5 and the Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens.

This issue is supported by MPB.com, which is my personal go-to for buying, selling, or trading used gear. Everything comes with a 6-month warranty.

This issue is also supported by picdrop.com, which my preferred tool for building online galleries to let my clients review, select, and download photos from shoots. Use “PROCESS” at checkout to get a free 2-month trial.

Lab: My film is processed by Carmencita Film Lab. I trust them fully for both their work and their humanity. Use code "PROCESS" for a free upgrade on your next order.

Next Week

The premiere of a video I have been working on since 2020, about my Vancouver period and the daily walks. And more about Ukraine. Sneak preview below.

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