Everyone has a different style and approach.   For me, having projects is essential.  Just going out with a camera and hoping to get some decent shots never seems to work for me.   Having a 'project' gives me focus, although I usually have several on the go at the same time.

Typically I have several major project themes running.  At present I'm continuing the theme of my ARPS portfolio, looking at our connection and disconnection as a result of mobile communications.   I also have projects running on Street Food and Shadows.

As well as projects, I often go out and shoot with a concept in mind, like shadows, or reflections, or speed/blur, or graphics.    Some of these themes are reflected in the images in the portfolios.   You will see some of these concepts captured in the Galleries as I expend my portfolio using these themes.