10/08/2015
My photography has helped me appreciate and love people more; It has helped me settle into who I am and what I'm capable of contributing to the world.
I used to stand at a metaphorical door of life and peer into the concept of professional photography; I would daydream about the artist's world, and imagine the riches that could be attained. A few years ago I stepped through that door, to the other side; I would occationally look back to what was familiar; to what made sense, to what was comfortable; and I'd wonder if I'd put enough thought into choosing this unknown, dark and seemingly diverse world. It almost seemed as if I were playing a role in the daydreams and not fully committing.
These days, the door has closed behind me and there's no turning back... and my eyes are adjusting to the dim "light" of this new "room." In many ways, it's hard to see the daydreams, it's hard to see the success; many aspects of this room are difficult. As I move closer to a flickering, a hope, a light of success, I see more... proof that enlightenment is contagious; especially concerning something enjoyable.
I'm invested more than ever before and it's fascinating.
Can I take this opportunity to thank all those who've supported my vision from the start. And; thank you to those who are still reading this; I know we're inundated with thousands of posts, thousands of memes, thousands of inspiring and moving statements; so, thank you for taking time to hear me.