05/04/2026
Semi long post. When I first got a camera I was obsessed with trying to make the next cool image or trying to figure out how to make what I shot look like people I idolized at the time. I spent hours upon hours chasing my kids around the backyard snapping pics and anything else I could. I was consumed by it.
All while this was starting to form a foundation, I still continued my normal work life that’s been a part of my family for four generations. We work with Caterpillar heavy equipment. A business my great grandfather started in Ashtabula, Ohio. Just drive to Lake Erie in Ohio as far north as you can go and that’s Ashtabula!
It’s a business, a job, a way of life and almost always been all family (except a few who are like fam) something I feel like I sometimes took for granted. Like anything change is inevitable and the time has come to grow one thing from another.
This is something I’ve been so excited about, something I’ve worked really hard on, something I hoped my daughters would see being built and realize you can do anything no matter the circumstances. Something that’s also equally as scary, leaving a guaranteed check to support my family with something I’m so passionate about. Reid Wilkinson Photography is going FULL TIME and I honestly don’t know what it will look like!
The last five years have been 2 full time jobs, trying to still be a dad, husband, be present and it’s been a HUGE learning curve. I’m excited to be able to do things like take my daughters to school now, pick them up, hell maybe even volunteer for a school party! Lol.
A few changes will be happening! 1 my turnaround times have always been a touch longer because of the above, that won’t be an issue any more. I’m up for taking on anything and building something that pushes me out of my comfort zone and allows me to grow. So I need YOU to keep me in mind for anything photo you might need and if you are unsure, please reach out and let’s talk!! I’m always up for a coffee or gardening, or if a round of golf is your thing let’s do it! I want to say thank you to everyone who has trusted me for the last 5 years and allowed me to walk into their lives for a bit to capture their story. THANK YOU ALL AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AT OUR SHOOT!