So while they might tell you about freelancing, and they might tell you the pitfalls. I think it also is massively rewarding know that you sustain your life by doing something you cultivated just for yourself to grow even more. I’ll take the months of self doubt over the quarterly wins. Because I’m already doing better than I was last year.

But hey, as I watch the drama unfold, I find comfort in the chaos—they’re all part of the same comedic sketch. It reminds me that, in the grand scheme, everything is going to be okay. A slight shift in focus, a click of the shutter, and there’s beauty somewhere amidst the noise. So, let them bicker and boast; we’ll keep creating, one picture at a time.

When I started off to turn photography into a career, I was scared, optimistic, and enthusiastic. But also ignorant. I didn't know anything about what I was doing. Kind of like a child watching his father shave. It looked important and fun at the same time.

My ultimate mission? To create a travel route for dropping off information and cards for the upcoming season, which I’m hoping will pop off like a surprise birthday party. This year, I’m aiming to hold onto a few retainers, dreaming of four. It’s like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle, but I believe I can pull it off with my part-time job. Who knew balancing life could feel like performing in a circus?

I've been dabbling in photography for what feels like a lifetime—ten years to be exact—experimenting with everything from street photography to real estate and boudoir shoots. While they all have their charm, nothing tickles my creative fancy quite like food, beverages, and the hospitality industry. There’s something uniquely satisfying about capturing the spirit of a restaurant, the finesse of a bartender, or the passion of a chef. But let's be real, it's been a ride, and lately, it seems I’m stuck in a bit of a pickle.