It was with great pleasure that I attended the Royal Academy’s Varnishing Day reception for the exhibitors for this year’s Summer Exhibition, of which I am one of many. The day was fun and quirky, where we were serenaded by steelpans and maracas both during a procession to St James’ church (admittedly first time I’ve been to a church service that wasn’t a wedding or funeral recently), and afterwards when we entered the Royal Academy to have a first look at the exhibits. As for where this leaves my photographic journey for now - I’m hopeful that further milestones are on the horizon, but it is currently premature to detail them at this time.