Welcome to fotos by faj
fotos by faj is not just a blog, it’s a ritual. The blog will explore photography in all its forms: technique, texture and quiet presence.
The blog will also discuss aspects of my photos that are currently on sale, as well as those that may be sold in the future.
At the end of each week, I will publish the pics from both my 365 challenges.
The first challenge is to publish each day a photo that I haven’t published before, and the second challenge is to publish a photo on a weekly theme.
Capturing the essence of the world through my lens. Discover unique perspectives, bold compositions, and abstract expression designed to inspire your space. So welcome. Browse by theme.
Fotos by Faj is a place to see and feel what’s quietly extraordinary.
Where silence becomes visible.
Iceland - a Photographer’s Paradise
Where fire and ice meet silence and form
There are places that demand to be photographed. Iceland doesn’t. It invites you.
The landscapes here aren’t just dramatic—they’re elemental. Glaciers stretch across the horizon like frozen time. Volcanic ridges rise from the earth with quiet authority. Waterfalls fall not with noise, but with rhythm. And the light—especially the light—moves like something alive. Soft, low, and endlessly directional.
Iceland is a study in contrast. Black sand against white snow. Steam rising from frozen ground. The Northern Lights threading colour through a monochrome sky. It’s not just beautiful—it’s surreal. And yet, it never feels artificial. It feels earned.
For photographers, this is a place of endless possibility. Every turn reveals a new composition. Every weather shift redraws the scene. You don’t chase images here—you wait for them. You listen. You notice.
I’ve stood in silence beside ice caves that glowed blue from within. I’ve watched the sun skim the horizon for hours, never quite setting. I’ve framed basalt columns, geothermal pools, and empty roads that stretch into nothing. And each time, I’ve felt the same thing: presence.
Iceland doesn’t offer easy photographs. It offers honest ones. And that’s why it’s a paradise—not for tourists, but for those who see.
The Beauty of sunsets
There is something quietly profound about watching the sun disappear. A sunset is not just a spectacle. It is a transition. The light softens, colours deepen, and the world seems to exhale. In that brief window, everything slows. The noise fades. The ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Photographing sunsets teaches patience. You learn to wait, to observe, to respond. The camera becomes a companion in stillness. You begin to understand how light behaves at the edge of day, how shadows stretch and dissolve, how colour shifts from gold to crimson to blue. Each sunset is different, and each one asks you to see with fresh eyes.
But beyond technique, sunsets remind us to be present. They mark the end of something and the beginning of something else. They are moments of closure, of reflection, of quiet awe. In a single frame, you can hold the feeling of time passing. And in that feeling, there is beauty.
So take the photo. Not to capture the sunset, but to honour it. To remember how it felt. To remember that you were there
Daily Rhythm
This blog is my daily rhythm; a space to share not just images, but the thinking behind them.
I created this space to do more than showcase photos. It’s a place to impart knowledge, share experience, and offer insight into the emotional resonance of reduction. I’ll explore the interplay of light, space, silence, and form not just as visual elements, but as ways of seeing. Through stories behind the images, I’ll reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and why I kept going.
This blog is also a way to connect with those who see photography not just as decoration, but as presence. You’ll find regular posts, at least weekly, technical breakdowns, and creative reflections. But more than that, I hope you’ll find a sense of stillness. A moment of clarity. A reason to pause.
This blog isn’t about noise. It’s about noticing. If that resonates, I hope you’ll return often.
fotos by faj is now open.
Fotos by Faj is now open. This is the beginning of a quiet archive—where presence becomes visible, and each image stands uncropped, uncompromised.
The site is live, but not final. Over the coming weeks, you’ll see refinements in layout, language, and collector experience. Haiku will thread through the gallery. Guides will deepen. Silence will sharpen.
Thank you for being here at the start. Your presence shapes this space.