So, I have a new thing that I will be starting. Every Wednesday I am just going to do a post just because. Why Not!!!! I guess to share a little more about me as well as to kill the lull that happens in the middle of every week. So here goes my first one.
The images above is one of my favorite images that I have taken this year. While I was in Africa I literally stumbled upon this scene of a Father siting with his son waiting to hear the news if his mom is going to be ok at the hospital. What caught my eye is the quote behind them saying "you'll never walk alone." As I sit and spend time with this image it speaks volumes to me. I know that all of us need other people to live and experience this life with. I am not saying that we can not be independent, but to some degree we really do need other people. This person for me is my wife.
The idea of having others to experience our life's triumphs and trials is a very comforting thought. As my wife and I were talking about our future plans to start a family and owning my own photography business, I started to go down the road of "will this provide the life I want for my family"? As I brought up other ideas, nervously thinking about other options, my wife looked up at me and said, "I don't care about money, I just want you to keep doing what you love" In that moment all of my fears and anxieties were gone. It was that moment that I remembered how much I love and need my wife's support. I don't have to do this alone. I cherish and adore my wife and her passion to be a part of my life and loves.
I love being a photographer. I have chosen this as a profession because I am passionate about people and making images that express both my subject and myself. I think this time every year I get into a little funk, maybe because the season is winding down, maybe because I am just crazy, but having my best friend by my side is incredible. I also trust in God to provide what I need, to have the family I desire. Even though we are all feeling the effects to some degree of this economy, I know that with my wife and my God, life is good and I am way more blessed than I ought to be.
As many of you know I love Ansel Adams and his work. I also love his quotes so here is one for the middle of your week.
"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration."
-Ansel Adams
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Amazing picture!
(10.28.09 @ 01:33 PM)Well said. I LOVE YOUR WIFE TOO!!!!
(10.29.09 @ 08:33 AM)AMAZING picture!!!!
(11.10.09 @ 08:48 AM)AMAZING picture!!!!
(11.10.09 @ 08:49 AM)Wow! This picture moves me. Thank you!
(11.24.09 @ 12:06 AM)First off the image is amazing and love everything about it!
Secondly, thanks for this post..I'm working a full-time side jopb..but a transition is coming and I have to make a choice...and really feel that it's time to make that leap to going home as a full-time photog..my wife is already home doing it and we have a lil 8mnth old girl.
I would love any insight you'd feel to share..shoot me an email!
(11.24.09 @ 05:24 AM)First off the image is amazing and love everything about it!
Secondly, thanks for this post..I'm working a full-time side jopb..but a transition is coming and I have to make a choice...and really feel that it's time to make that leap to going home as a full-time photog..my wife is already home doing it and we have a lil 8mnth old girl.
I would love any insight you'd feel to share..shoot me an email!
(11.24.09 @ 05:24 AM)