Every once in awhile you stumble upon something honest. Something clear and simple and humble and true. Concise in its clarity and pure in its authenticity, you can’t help but love it just for being itself.

This may seem an odd description for photography, yet that is how I feel about the work of Toronto photographer Michael Graydon. His use of light and his natural, unfraught compositions feel like a frank but gentle conversation about all things beautiful and lovely in the world.

You may recognize editor-in-chief Suzanne Dimma of Canadian House & Home magazine, pictured below in her beautifully simple, Canadiana-modern cottage. At least one of the following shots has also been featured in this eponymous design mag {see if you can guess which one?}.

I hope Michael’s photography inspires you to notice the light in each room you enter today. Perhaps these images will inspire you to create simple yet intriguing vignettes in your mind’s eye as you take photographs with your imagination. Whatever spark is lit, I hope you fan the flame.

Happy Monday!
xo
s.