I started my career 20 years ago with a maternity photo of one of my dear friends.⁠

Back then, I had no idea I would be able to turn photography into a job, let alone a career!⁠

I just needed to make some extra money. ⁠

I was a kindergarten teacher at the time and struggling to pay my bills. I was on food stamps, despite my full-time job, and SO stressed every day.⁠

Photography was my side hustle. A way to bring in some much-needed cash. But I worked hard. Made mistakes. Studied and learned. And now, 20 years later, I'm proud of where I've taken my art and my business.⁠

Why am I sharing?⁠

Because in the age of social media, I think it's a little too easy to see someone who has the business you want and think "well, they're successful, it's easy for them." ⁠

But the truth is, we all start out as beginners. ⁠

If you want to grow your business. You can. But you have to choose it. And that means choosing to do the work. Choosing to take risks sometimes. Choosing to be okay with making mistakes. And choosing to learn from them when you do.⁠

You can stay where you are, or you can choose to grow.⁠

I hope you choose to grow.

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