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Oliver Buchannon
Chanel Victor

A collection of thoughts and images shaped by my way of seeing - through photography, painting, love, and everyday moments.

The Benefits Of Solitude

Apr 6, 2026

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The Benefits Of Solitude

Solitude isn’t the absence of something—it’s the presence of you.

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Chanel Victor
DON’T WAIT! PRAISE YOURSELF NOW.

Apr 2, 2026

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DON’T WAIT! PRAISE YOURSELF NOW.

Look at what you’ve accomplished so far and congratulate yourself for making it happen—for the person that you are, the one you are becoming, and even when there is no reason at all.

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Chanel Victor
Nature Never Hurries, So Why Do We?

Mar 30, 2026

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Nature Never Hurries, So Why Do We?

We move fast, push hard but at what cost? This is about shifting from constant chasing to embodiment.

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Chanel Victor
WHAT’S BIG OR SMALL ALL COMES DOWN TO YOUR PERCEPTION OF IT.

Mar 26, 2026

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WHAT’S BIG OR SMALL ALL COMES DOWN TO YOUR PERCEPTION OF IT.

It’s true—some things feel huge, others feel small. But in reality, it all comes down to how we choose to see them.

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Chanel Victor
YOU ARE YOUR OWN RESCUE

Mar 23, 2026

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YOU ARE YOUR OWN RESCUE

Here’s a truth that might feel confronting at first, but is ultimately empowering: no one is coming to save you but yourself.

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Chanel Victor
When a Creative Block Becomes a Stepping Stone

Mar 19, 2026

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When a Creative Block Becomes a Stepping Stone

Creatives, we’ve all felt it—periods of effortless flow, where ideas come easily and everything aligns. And then, suddenly, a block.

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Chanel Victor
Don't copy! Seek ideas from within

Mar 16, 2026

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Don't copy! Seek ideas from within

The goal of a creative is not to mimic what has already been done, but to bring new ideas into the world.

Chanel Victor
Chanel Victor
What Makes You Different Is Your SuperPower

Mar 12, 2026

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What Makes You Different Is Your SuperPower

That one thing that sets you apart is the very thing you’re meant to embrace. It’s life’s way of adding an extra flavor to who you are.

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Chanel Victor
WHAT TO DO WHEN 'FOMO' KICKS IN

Mar 9, 2026

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6 min read

WHAT TO DO WHEN 'FOMO' KICKS IN

When you look closely enough, you rarely miss anything that was truly meant for you. Opportunities cycle back, and there is always another moment, another room, another event.

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Chanel Victor
The Importance of Networking, Genuinely

Mar 5, 2026

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5 min read

The Importance of Networking, Genuinely

Networking is often talked about as a strategy—something you do to move forward or open doors. There’s truth in that. But when it comes to networking, the real key is to network genuinely.

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Chanel Victor
IT’S NOT ABOUT THE CAMERA, IT’S ABOUT THE GAZE

Mar 2, 2026

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6 min read

IT’S NOT ABOUT THE CAMERA, IT’S ABOUT THE GAZE

We live in a time that constantly convinces us that better tools lead to better results. But photography has never been about equipment. It has always been about the gaze.

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Chanel Victor
What If Sacrifice Was a Good Thing?

Feb 26, 2026

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What If Sacrifice Was a Good Thing?

What if sacrifice could be seen differently? What if it meant sacrificing our bad habits instead?

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Chanel Victor
Rethink Your Relationship with Time

Feb 23, 2026

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Rethink Your Relationship with Time

Think about this: if you woke up two hours earlier and went to bed two hours later, how much more could you achieve?

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Chanel Victor
FAILURE IS A TOOL

Feb 19, 2026

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FAILURE IS A TOOL

Many of us see failure as something to be ashamed of. But when understood wisely, failure is one of the most beautiful tools we have to correct our course.

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Chanel Victor
HOW TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER

Feb 16, 2026

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HOW TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER

We live in the best possible place to find people — and it’s called the World.

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Chanel Victor
LOVE

Feb 12, 2026

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4 min read

LOVE

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, today we’re talking about love. Love... What a beautiful feeling.

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Chanel Victor
KEEP GOING! IT’S ALL ABOUT CONSISTENCY.

Feb 9, 2026

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4 min read

KEEP GOING! IT’S ALL ABOUT CONSISTENCY.

Have you ever had those down days where you wonder, “Why am I even doing this?” Have you ever worked so hard, pushed so hard, and still seen very little result? Here’s the thing: no result is ever too small.

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Chanel Victor
Nothing Was Ever Wasted

Feb 5, 2026

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5 min read

Nothing Was Ever Wasted

We’ve all had that thought at least once: "If I had known then what I know now, I would have chosen differently." Yet, what once felt like a mistake may have been preparation.

Chanel Victor
Chanel Victor
Purpose

Feb 2, 2026

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4 min read

Purpose

We’re told to find our purpose, as if it were hidden somewhere far away. As if it were a destination you arrive at one day and never question again. But from where I stand, purpose is quieter than that. Sometimes it’s a feeling you recognize long before you can explain it.

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Chanel Victor

Notes From a Living Artist

Thoughts, images, and words shaped by an artist’s way of seeing life.

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