After graduating from Dental Hygiene school, I bought my first camera. I only ever intended for it to be a hobby. Once my family & friends got a hold of me to take their photos, they realized how much I wanted to be a photographer. They supported my dreams and encouraged me to open my own business.
For years, I wanted to quit my job and go full time with my photography. Even with the best bosses, coworkers, and patients, deep down I knew it wasn’t the job for me. I was so scared to take the leap because of all the self-doubt. What would people think? Would they think I was crazy for leaving a stable job? I worried all the time that people would question it. But something changed: I decided to stop worrying about others and do what was right for me. Now I’m not afraid to be myself, a girl who loves photography & people!
Growing up, I had zero confidence. I didn’t love who I was and struggled to be happy with myself. I’ll be real with you: That feeling continued into my adult life. It took years to work through that. That’s why I love speaking life into the kids I photograph and making sure everyone who gets in front of my camera feels confident, appreciated, and accepted. But I didn’t know this was the plan for my life until several years ago.
Sometimes the only thing that holds us back from true success & happiness is ourselves. When we let that worry in, fear wins over faith. Can you relate?
