My photography journey
I fell in love with photography over 10 years ago. Getting where I am today has been a long road of ups and downs, but I’m so happy to be here.
I’ve been taking photos for as long as I can remember. I started with my old flip phones. Then I got digital point-and-shoot cameras. Eventually, I got a very early mirrorless camera, which I used to take photos of friends at parks and family at parties. I knew photography was something I wanted to do forever. I even entered myself into photo contests in high school. However, I felt held back by my gear and self-doubt.
A pivotal moment for me was getting my first DSLR as a college graduation gift. I was ready for so many doors to open up for me! I didn’t realize that I’d have to work hard to open them up myself, and I wasn’t ready for that then. Don’t get me wrong, I love having photography as a hobby. But, I’m finally ready to make a career out of it!
I’ve worked hard for the past two years to get my skills and confidence to the next level. I’ve been practicing more than ever. I took an online photography course, which gave me confidence and knowledge I didn’t even know I needed. The thing that’s helped me the most is mindset work. Thanks to consuming positive content and practicing gratitude, I finally feel mentally capable of turning my photography hobby into a business.
I have many different interests in all parts of my life, including photography. Choosing a niche has been tough. I know what I don’t want to do, but choosing between the niches I have an interest in has proven difficult. While I’ve chosen branding and product photography for my main business, I have a goal to also make a career out of my love for nature and concert photography.
If you’ve gotten this far, thank you. It’s not easy for me to share my thoughts like this, but I hope this gave you a good glimpse into my background and story. I want to be as transparent and vulnerable as possible so you know exactly who you’re working with when you book with me!
If you want to learn more about me and why I do what I do, visit my about page.
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