Falling in love again…

Six years.

Six years of weddings, babies, families, couples, NBA players, drift competitions and rock stars. 6 years of pushing myself and my camera to produce work that I could be proud of. Six years of constantly questioning myself as an artist and the motivation behind my work. I couldn’t do it anymore.

Five months ago I decided to follow a new path and concentrate my energy and time on some of my other strengths. Namely, internet marketing and all the geekiness it entails. I adore it. I genuinely love my job and the folks that I get to create amazing things with over at C3 Web Studio.

But there was a moment that shook me. It made me question everything I had known about myself as a photographer for six years. The reasons I started shooting, the way I pushed myself, why I was always seeking a deeper connection with my clients.

That moment came three months ago, when I handed my last camera off to a close friend. For the first time in 6 years I saw that little black box of electronics and mirrors as more than a business tool. I saw all that I had created and all of the people who had been affected by my work. I saw an integral part of me slipping away.

To the rest of the world it seemed like a simple moment. A business transaction between friends. It took everything I had in me to loosen my grasp as I set the camera on the table.

In that moment I knew. I knew I wasn’t done. I knew that, regardless of the paths I take, I can never let that part of me go.

And so, here I am. Returning to you deeply changed and genuinely excited for the things we are going to create together.

Poor Patrick, he had no idea. ; )

- Bethany