So many of us take pictures. For most, its capturing moments we want to remember. For me, of course there were memorable moments but... there was always something else. I had this draw to capture what made that moment or that "thing" so impressionable. The potency of it… the feeling. So with that always in the back of my mind, I picked up a camera and started.
In the beginning I never envisioned making photography into anything more than a hobby really. I’m also nerd at heart, taking advantage of my techy cravings where I can get them. Cameras have always been on my geek-out list and thanks to my Dad so are computers and cars. With so many interests though, the cameras did manage to take me somewhere. In the beginning, social media was my first outlet. I fiddled around with Instagram and Facebook until the day I saw a post about a photo competition. I entered it with a slightly cocky air just knowing I'd dominate it. However humble pie was served that day and I didn't even place. Of course I was bummed and had the wind sucked out of my sails… but it didn’t stop me. After years of studying and with a ton of trial and error, it started to sink in. From there it's been a rush; winning countless social media and community competitions, working numerous event's with VIP keynote speakers I never imagined I'd meet, seeing businesses display my work 'in store' and online, then working my way to being published in an international magazine.
I’ve learned to thrive creating something new with every client I meet, recognition or not. Gear and vision only gets you so far.
In the end... I'm always looking for the next adventure!
