The Additional f-Stop
Juliette Mansour, Susanne Helmert, Xavi B., Manuela Thames, Paul Maven, J. Ashley NixonFor writers, photographers, and artists seeking their authentic creative voice - contemplative essays on awareness, courage, and resisting formulas.
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Writer · Photographer· Artist in perpetual training. Author of The Additional f‑Stop, contemplative essays on change, creativity, and the alchemy of light-bulb moments.
Lover of photography, art, nature, dogs, good books and a decent cup of tea.
Artist exploring the relationship between people, culture, and place through photography and visual narrative. Xavografica is listed in Digital Camera World as one of the top photography newsletters to follow in 2025.
Photo-based artist who enjoys writing. I share my personal work, my thoughts on art, creativity, connection, and what it means to be human.
Read on for the inane ramblings of a retired professional photographer with late diagnosis ADHD, now shooting for fun in and around Cumbria, North West England.
Photography, filmmaking and writing about people and places. Some projects turn into books.
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