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I like it, Xavi, sharing your story. It's great to know about your background. Makes you related even more to the images and words you present here.

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Many thanks Marcel!

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A very interesting read. I love your way with words and would never have thought you have had struggles with them. I also love your No Assholes rule. Def words to live by.

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Thanks for the kind words, Grammarly helps a lot!

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Thank you, Xavi.

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Very interesting read, Xavi. Thank you for sharing how and why you do what you do.

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Thanks for reading Andrew!

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Great to learn a bit more about you and what influenced you. Wonder how many of us are adhd/dyslexic and how that helped us on our journey to photography. e.g. Me: bad fine motor skills made drawing a frustration…. But with photography I could create!

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Thanks Josh, I guarantee you, we're all in the spectrum, all of us!

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I was looking forward to this. Thank you for sharing your story. It is so interesting to learn a bit more about your path. Having experienced both sides of the „table“ (kitchen and photography skills) is definitely a plus in your area. I am sure this helps when working with your clients.

Btw. my essay is scheduled for next week! 😃

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Thanks Susanne, it does, at least to know when to knock on the door.

That's great, can't wait to read your story!

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Fantastic! I’d never have known you were autistic, your writing is amazing AND in your second language.

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Dyslexic- not autistic

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Wow, that's a massive compliment, thank you Michelle! Grammarly helps a lot with the dyslexic typos 😜

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I swear by it!

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Always good to know a photographer’s story. Glad you found your passion in cooking as well Xavi!

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Thank you Shital. These days I only cook for friends and family, no pressure there! 😉

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I recently spoke to another photographer who does photographs for businesses in the hospitality industry. This is something I'd enjoy doing. I spent 10 years working in fast food and although its not a glamorous as a high end restaurant it definitely sparked an interest within me for photographing food and kitchens.

Looking forward to read your next editions : )

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