Feeling Grateful Today
I've been consumed with the thought of a camera in my hand for YEARS. Whether I will willingly look at those pictures is a different story! They are also a reminder of how far I have come, and how far I am desperately hungry to go forward. My dogs (past and present) have put in their fair share of hours in front of a lens, they are very much over it at this point I think.. I have been blessed to meet some amazing people who have given me opportunities to make my dream more of a reality. For a while I wanted to chase this full time, but I always let my excuse with time, my actual job, money, etc. take over. Taking risks and stepping out of my bubble is very hard for me to do (if you know me outside of pictures, you know..) but one day I decided that I wanted something for myself. I wanted an income that meant more than money in my account. I wanted something that fueled me and no matter what the work was, it didn't feel like work to me. Horses have always been close to my heart. No matter how far I stepped away from them, they still had such a hold on my heart. Border collies filled a very big void, but horses are special.. It's very different. When I decided to take a risk, step out of my comfort zone, ask for opportunities, I was able to see that although scary, there is reward. Ironically, it's the year of the horse for 2026, and I decided to take that as a sign (whether it's in my head or not, leave me be!). I am so excited of the thought of the possibilities there is in this dream. Styled portrait sessions, sale photography/video for ads, social media content for people, shows, the list goes on. I am grateful for everyone who has reached out and told me what my images mean to them, for everyone who sees the value in me and my time and effort, for everyone who is choosing to follow along this journey with me- even if it's just from the sidelines and not an investment. It hits me a lot how grateful I am for every one of you. I am nowhere near where I'd like to be, but luckily for me I've always been a dreamer and the bigger picture and the long road is something that fuels me.
Anyway, if you've made it this far- thank you. I'm excited for this year and all the new relationships I will hopefully build. Looking forward to when the air doesn't hurt our face, and the weather is back to pretty outdoor portrait weather.
