The visual approach in When I Was a Photographer explores the relationship between memory and photographic practice, emphasizing the transient nature of image-making. The photographs and associated reflections delve into the artist’s personal journey through different stages of life and creative expression, presenting a meditative investigation of time and identity.

Structured over 336 pages, the book presents an extensive collection of images that are accompanied by insightful commentary, highlighting the evolving role of the photographer. The tone is introspective, often capturing a mood of nostalgia intertwined with contemplative observation of the medium’s capacity to both preserve and distort moments from the past.