Finding my nitch

When I first picked up a camera with the intention of photographing subjects other than my own kids I was sure I would be a family photographer. That quickly devolved and I was sure children would be my thing. Maybe babies? Would I consider weddings? could it be couples? No,Nope,Not. I felt lost in where I belonged for a long time. When I moved to El Paso I was blessed enough to find a group of folks that were very open and willing to share their knowledge and I discovered fashion photography. I really enjoyed that world, there was glitz and glamour, and most of the time some element of creative imagination. When I move from Texas to Colorado I discovered that world did not translate in my new home. It was depressing to think of finding my nitch again. It honestly took awhile. I went to a conference hosted by one of my favorite photographers, Brooke Shaden, and found some of what I had been missing for so long. what I had liked most about fashion was not the clothes or the make-up but when we really stretched and did something wild. I was, I am, a conceptual photographer! So how does that translate to the image I shared above. Well the image, Kindred Spirit, was just accepted to its second gallery show of the year! Emote is a show that will be in Cape Cod come November. It was also accepted into the University of Colorado's art publication highlighting artists. I am one of the few contributors who is not an art major. I had no I would end up here but I am so glad that the path brought me here. May this be just the beginning of something wonderful!