On Christmas Eve about five years back, I was sitting at my desk in a big corporate office in London, staring out the window in a moment of reverie. I always opted to work over Christmas because, personally, I’ve never been too sentimental about the season, and I was happy to put in the hours so that other people could take some vacation days and visit loved ones. Besides, I loved the empty trains on my commute and the quiet offices when I arrived.
The offices in question belonged to a company that sold products online, and I had been hired to head up the photography department. After years of bouncing around as a freelancer, this full-time role and the financial stability that came with it were a welcome relief.
However, my photography was beginning ...
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