Writing- Author
I spent two years following the release of my Rodeo photography book writing an actual book. Two soul crushing years spent in reflection, with my thoughts, staring at blank pages, soul searching, micro-focusing, and working my fingers off. I thought the finish line— releasing/ publishing my book— would bring a joy to me, would make me feel like everything was worth it.
Read MoreAs many of you know I am hard at work on my first non-fiction memoir. Let me entice you with the blurb from the back.
Read MoreSometimes in my own head it feels like I purposely set up a friendship to fail. In some ways I definitely did, I can take ownership of that because the friend did exactly as I anticipated, and knowing that part of me feels responsible for helping push the wheel in motion. But they say insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I had to push this wheel to confirm what I knew was already true. That our friendship had been over for awhile and I was simply being used because I didn’t want to end something I put so much of myself into.
Read MoreDefining yourself as a photographer is the first major step in being a photographer. You can have a camera, you can take pictures but until you believe you are a photographer you simply are just a person who takes snap shots.
Read MoreThe future really is unplanned and constantly evolving; having set in stone plans is difficult because so much happens that is out of our control. We have plans for ourselves and yet they can change when our network grows and presents new and exciting opportunities.
Read MoreI can scarcely remember exactly when I decided it would be a good idea to write a book. Let alone a book that was about my life in pursuit of photography and the trials and tribulations that lead me to where I am today. But that is what I did and I can say it was a great experience— checkout Glass Eyes: A Photographers Journey
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