Hello there! I'm Dazé — writer, photographer, filmmaker, and walker from Iceland.

Welcome to this quiet but deep nook, or as the poet in me calls it … the metropolis of my soul!

If you absolutely adore enjoy slow, thoughtful, and creative work (made by a human), you might feel at home.👇🏻

An illustration of me wearing my favourite cap (now sadly retired).

… Long story short?


This is currently the site's magnum opus — written for photographers, by a photographer, on a subject far too few talk about.

Photos That Survive Software: How to Build a Digital Photo Archive That Lasts
In 2013, when I was studying at a film school in Marbella, my editing teacher repeated something so often that it became etched in my memory: ¿Qué somos? ¡Editores ordenados! What are we? Organised editors! This principle has served me well, not just as a filmmaker, but also as a

These are some of the Earthshine issues I'm most proud of.

The Literal Personification of Iceland
Earthshine reader — It’s me (Dazé), and I’m not a nationalist. Having said that, one must not forget their roots. Mine can be traced to a small island up in the North Atlantic called Iceland. They say the name got mixed up with its neighbouring country Greenland — just look at the
Echoes of an Edo-Era Logging Frenzy
Earthshine reader — It’s me (Dazé), and I am among the fortunate ones who have felt the almighty embrace of Ghibli films. For those unaware, Studio Ghibli is an acclaimed Japanese animation studio. Dare I say the most significant of its time? Yes. You see, this studio alone has gifted the
The Hidden Garden of Kichijōji
Earthshine reader — It’s me (Dazé), and this newsletter represents the last I write in 2024, bringing the total to a humble 14. (You know where to find the others.) Initially, I thought it would be fitting to make this December issue a “winter edition”, but then I remembered I’m more