Journal

Notes on Light & Process

Field notes on light, architecture, and the art of slowing down.

Dad and daughter on the road: byduran family travel photography

Slow Travel: Stay Longer, Shoot Less

We used to move fast. Six countries in eight weeks, suitcases half-unpacked, children sleeping in the car between airports. We made content. A lot of it. And almost none of it felt like us.

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Candid family moment at a luxury resort pool: byduran

Hospitality February 2026

Why Your Luxury Hotel Needs Messier Photos in 2026

For decades, luxury hospitality photography followed one rule: everything must be perfect. And guests, increasingly, stopped believing any of it.

Mom and daughter morning breakfast in bed: byduran family life

Family March 2026

Travelling as a Family of Five

People see the photographs and imagine the lifestyle. What they don't see is the 5am wake-up call from a two-year-old three time zones from home.

Aerial drone view of a black sand beach: byduran film and motion

Process April 2026

Short Reels vs Brand Films in 2026

60-second Reels outperform polished long-form content in reach, saves, and downstream booking intent. Here's why, and what to do instead.

Wide authentic family travel shot: byduran

Travel May 2026

AI vs Real Families in Travel Photography

Travellers can spot AI imagery. And they're losing trust in brands that use it. Here's the most powerful counter available.

Mam and daughter in natural unposed moment: byduran

Portrait June 2026

How We Photograph Our Kids Naturally

We don't have a method so much as a philosophy. The method changes depending on the child, the mood, and the light. The philosophy doesn't.

Mother and daughters at an infinity pool: byduran family studio

Business July 2026

What Hotels Get from a Family Studio

Five subjects, five perspectives, five authentic responses to the space, and content that covers your full guest demographic simultaneously.