Typically my blog posts include photos of clients and the sessions that I do. I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that's happened over the last year with my photography. As I build my clientele, I see my pictures on their Facebook pages, received my images that I took come across Christmas cards in the mail, hanging in their homes, etc. It is a very humbling experience and surreal to me.
Let me first explain that never in my life--up until this point--have I been "artsy" or creative. Technical, sure, but I never recognized my artistic abilities all the while, they (or God) were slapping me in the face!
I remember the first time I got a camera. My parents got me a Canon Elph (yep, forever and always I will be a Canon shooter)!!! Following that, I got a Canon film camera (not sure of the model) and a second generation Elph. They were my babies, and it devastated me when they came up missing. More so, because of the pictures that were on there and the memories I will never have a digital trail (or paper trail) of.
Fast forward to last year--my husband got me a Canon Rebel. I fell in love instantly and started this whole journey. The extreme snow ball of what it has turned into is overwhelming (in a good way) and has brought on experiences that I never have found myself in before.
Words like, gifted, talented, genius, amazing, etc are not words that I am used to hearing about myself and it feels so surreal. I often times ask my husband, "are they talking about ME?!" And in all honesty, they aren't talking about me at all. God has presented himself through me in this aspect of my life. He has clearly laid his hand in this endeavor that I have fallen into and for that, it is so important to stay humbled and to stay grateful.
My gratitude goes to Him, most importantly, but also to all of my clients. The journeys I have gone on with them, the unbelievable support and belief that has been shown by them, the confirmation that this is something that I need to pursue, and the encouragement from all of them is my engine that keeps me chugging along. The friendships I have made through this are undeniable and really appreciated. The patience that every single one of my clients has shown me, the support that I get from them are all things I will never forget.
So thank you to all! I am forever indebted to you!
Off my soap box and on to editing! <3
I will never forget.
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