Hobbies
Photography has been my obsession as of late. It has always been therapeutic for me, but it never took such a focus in my life until lately. My hair stylist (photographed above) had contacted me via Facebook a few weeks ago and said she had always admired my self-portraits, and begged me to take some photos of her. I was terrified, but agreed. How in the world am I going to pull this off?? I freaked inwardly. I have never taken a photo of another human being like this in my life. What if they suck? What if she hates me? The anxiety attacks kept coming.
I confided in a co-worker/friend about it, and she said that if I wanted to, I could take some photos of her. She had just started a Facebook page, and needed some portraits of herself. She had also commented that my photography/self-portraits were something she admired, and thought it would be the perfect chance to “warm up” before my appointment with my hair stylist.
Well, after a 2 1/2 hour photo shoot with my co-worker, I was so elated with the results. I couldn’t wait to show her. I showed my mother, and her response was “You seriously need to think about a career change.” I shared the pictures with my hair stylist and told her I was warmed up and ready to go. She told me she wanted to keep my business cards (after I actually got business cards) at her shop, because my portraits were beautiful.
Today was my “photo shoot” with my hair stylist. I cannot tell you how much of an amazing feeling it is to edit a photo, add my name on the proof and feel like it could be something in a magazine ad somewhere. That feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment have me on cloud nine the past few weeks.
I hope this means I’ve found my calling. That I’ve finally found something I’m good at.
Category: A Bit Of Eloquence, Photography, The Happy Stuff, This Is My Life 10 comments »
February 10th, 2010 at 5:47 PM
“I hope this means I’ve found my calling. That I’ve finally found something I’m good at.”
Yay! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! The positive feedback I’ve been getting from friends and family has made me so inspired. I hope it continues.
February 11th, 2010 at 1:43 AM
You’ve got a great eye Jessa! Photography is about the play of light and dark and you do a great job using light in your photos. You could definitely go solo.
My coworker is working on a side business currently doing wedding and family photography. She’s been slowing building up a client base and it’s going very well.
Both Barnes & Noble in Waterbury and the Starbucks in Watertown allow local artists to hang their work and put up contact info. You’ve got some great work to showcase :)
February 11th, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Your photographs are stunning and inspiring! You deserve every bit of this giddiness!! :) I’m looking forward to seeing your business card and photography site!
February 11th, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Great portrait!! Go for it :)
February 13th, 2010 at 3:15 PM
You’re an amazing photographer! I agree with your mother, change career! ;)
February 25th, 2010 at 5:15 PM
I think you should do it! You’ve got a great eye and take really, really awesome photos. I wish I could take some as nice as yours! I’m alright with photography but know nothing about cameras!
Aw, thank you so much for the compliments! It made my day. :)
February 26th, 2010 at 4:04 PM
The pictures I’ve seen just on the first few pages of your site are beautiful. I’m always ALL FOR people pursuing their heart’s desires and dreams. You should try, otherwise you’ll always wonder or regret.
Thank you, lovely. It means a lot. And I agree wholeheartedly. I’m so excited that I’ve finally found something that I love doing and people think I’m good at. It’s a great feeling!