Sometimes I forget what it was like way back when; when I was bright eyed and bushy tailed, just out of college, eager to begin a creative career. I had no idea what it was going to be, but I knew it was going to be awesome. Seriously. I had NO idea. Not exactly the kind of thing a father wants to hear from his new college grad but I didn’t doubt it for a second. I knew that I would forge out a creative career for myself; somehow, some way , doing something I loved.
I found photography. Or maybe photography found me. I’m not sure which.
But it could have been anything I suppose. I was open. I only had a few simple (yet imperative) criteria. It had to be something that I was passionate about, something that coaxed out my most creative self and allowed me to be me.
Fast forward to now and my path from there to here might sound enchanted. I won’t deny that there was a little of that along the way but for the most part it took a lot. A lot of work. A lot of learning. A lot of time. A lot of perseverance. A lot.
Way back then, there wasn’t the internet the way it is today. There weren’t ways to find the other people in the world that were trying to do the same thing I wanted to do, the same way I wanted to do it. It made it that much more difficult and often that more isolating.
Enter the splendor of the World Wide Web! We are alone no more! I cannot even imagine what my path would have looked like if I had the bounty of creative resources that there are today. Communities, classes, websites, women, inspiration, encouragement, support…the list goes on and on. And it’s bright and shiny and full of beautiful potential!
If you are uncovering and discovering your creative bliss—whatever it may be—I want to encourage you to take full advantage of all the amazing offerings that are out there, right at our finger tips. Leap. Learn. Launch. Run. Jump. Fly. Just go for it! You’ve got nothing to lose. It’s never too early or too late to become an entrepreneur; to pave your way as successful creative, making money doing what you love.
The new e-course by Kelly Rae Roberts and Beth Nichols, Hello Soul Hello Business is exactly the kind of opportunity I wished I had way back when I was starting out. Two incredibly enthusiastic, crazy talented, and business savvy women willing to spill the beans on all the stuff I wanted and needed to know. I may not have had them then, but I have them now and all I have to say is let the revolution begin!
Share with us what you’re excited about this year? Are you taking a leap? We can’t wait to hear all about your awesome plans! Hello 2012! And if you choose to start your year with Hello Soul Hello Business, I’ll see you there.
Oh I would love to take this course and I'm sure it just what I've been looking for but ouch, I just can't wing it. Darn it, Enjoy your course.
Warm regards,
Karla
I'm not quite there yet, but this ecourse sounds wonderful…I have saved it to my favorites! This year I hope to continue soaking in everything I can about photography and editing. I hope to merge my art work and poetry with my new photography skills. I'm so excited for 2012 and where my creative muse will lead me! And I'm thankful for all the amazing photography blogs that continue to inspire me as I learn. Shutter Sisters is at the top of my list.
Great post Tracey! I will have to check out those two E-learning courses, thank you for the tip!
This is exactly what 2012 is about for me! I'm hoping to merge cartography and photography into a creative career. It is amazing how many resources are out there, it can get intimidating at times!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I just started my business a few months ago and am excited to see where it leads. I'm also eager to get my hands on all the information I can possibly find. I'm checking out Hello Soul Hello Business right now. Thanks again!
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This year I am going to define what exactly it is I want from photography (career vs hobby, etc). It's been hard for me to decide that so far, but I'm excited to really put in the work now, and to stop stressing about it so that I can enjoy actually taking pictures more. 🙂
Unrelated: I love the Love mug! Where is that from?
Simply put, I plan to take over the word.
Not really, but I just love how that sounds haha. I have a lot of plans and hopes and the dream of making money doing what I love is the force behind it all. I know it takes work, effort, patience and faith but I will get there. I know I will.
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I've started a new self-portrait project for this year. I had thought of doing a 365 but had already missed those beginning days. I feel like this project will give me a chance to see myself in different light. I can't wait!
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