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Sam Marshall

Sam Marshall

Increasing Friction

Increasing Friction

3 min read ritual
One of the lessons I've learned over and over again is that not all process friction is bad. In fact, friction can be valuable. Useful.
Skylight: Where are you?

Skylight: Where are you?

2 min read finished pieces
I have a friend who told me when she saw this painting she imagined that she was sitting in a food hall surrounded by friends. The image, to her, was from the perspective of someone who has food and beer and good company. Someone leaning back and looking up happily at the sky through the skylight.
Listening for the Chimes

Listening for the Chimes

2 min read attention
It seems like the photographer has to structure their time around creating opportunity - manufacturing serendipity. Increasing the odds of that perfect moment by working smart and hard. And always keeping an ear out for the chimes.