As the end of the year draws nearer, it becomes a reflective time for most of us to look back on everything that has happened in the past year. We slowly start to think about what we could have changed, things that weren’t so successful, things that maybe you would change now if you could do it all again but most of all we reflect on all the great things that happened. You remember all of your successes, all of those challenges you set yourself and conquered, all of the memories that you made with those special people in your life that you’ll never forget; and for most of us the good does weigh out the bad and what more could we ask for.
This year I started my solo photographic journey, which for me is one of the biggest highlights of my year. For a long time I put myself down, telling myself I wasn’t good enough to do this. I was so scared that I would fail and kept pushing it aside. It filled me with fear and I hated that I couldn’t pluck up the courage to take the leap. I used to always say the word “Jump” to my friends when they were in a situation where they weren’t to sure about doing something. I said the word jump because they would never know unless they tried and what’s the worse that could happen? Too bad I was no good at taking my own advice!!
My family and friends have always been the biggest support systems in my life and especially throughout this past year. Without them I don’t think I would have ever have been able to start this journey and I certainly wouldn’t be in the position I am now without them. They continuously encouraged me to take the jump and to follow the dream and for that, I can’t thank them enough.
Doing my first official shoot in my solo career was one of the scariest things I did this year. I remember that as I reached the destination, my heart was about to beat out of my chest but as soon I got myself set up and started to shoot that feeling disappeared. I knew from that very moment that this was it, this is what I wanted to do.
Going Solo will never just be working on my own. There are so many people that play a part in this journey and I would have never or never will be able to do it without all these amazing people helping and supporting me. I won’t name them all individually as knowing me I would probably forget someone but I would just like to thank them all for everything they have played a part in. A special thanks goes out to one incredible person - Emma McLatchie. This girl has such a talent and deserves so much credit. Without her, I would certainly not have the most beautiful designs for my business that I do. Thank you Emma, you have helped me more than you know.
Being able to capture special moments for somebody brings you so much joy and happiness. I can’t begin to put into words what it feels like when you see and hear their reactions when they first see their photographs. It is a special time for both the receiver and myself and I’m so glad that I have the opportunity to be such a big part of it all. I can’t thank my clients enough for trusting in me to take their photographs and for letting me be a part of all of these special moments in their lives.
The end of the year is getting closer and I will be forever grateful for what this year has brought me. I am so ready for this journey to continue and can’t wait to see what next year has in store. I hope to meet lots of new faces and would love to see some previous ones too.
But for now, I know that this is just the beginning…
