Curiouser and Curiouser

So one of my all time favorite photographers (there are two at the top of my list, really... two that I aspire to be among...Charlotte Geary being the other one) is Gina Lee of Redlands, California. Besides seeing the beautiful people that she gets to photograph, there is sooo much of her personality in her photos (IMHO). She seems to just be a vibrant, happy, bubbly person... I could be entirely wrong because I've never actually met her (it would be like meeting your favorite baseball player!).  Something, I did however realize after crusing her page is... 

I can be where she is. I can be up there. I know I'm capable of achieving this dream I have but sometimes knowing HOW many photographers there are out there is insane in the knowledge of knowing how to get there.. and be among the admirable. Gina started realizing her love for photography as a passion after her first little one was born, who is now quite the beautiful young lady...  I fall in that similiar boat. I always loved photography, and taking pictures but Malia brought out the passion, the desire and the eye... She's three. 

You can see the progress I've made in the years of her life. So basically, my talents are three years in the making. This isn't overnight success, as much as instant gratification would be nice... it's a process. So I'm truly excited to build my confidence that some day... maybe a photog gal out there, will be looking up to me... and asking me for inspiration the way I admire Gina and Charlotte.

My biggest fall back was always that I need better equipment, more equipment, more knowledge. I have the knowledge I just need to harness it. I have the equipment I need that will improve when I do... I don't need anymore than a great personality, a willingness and patience... and the sun. 

a photograph is just a portrait from the sun 

I thought that the amount of equipment you had, showed how successful you are. Who cares, as long as I get to do what I love and live my dream... I'll continue down this path... it's the only place that has ever, and I mean, ever felt right. I am truly blessed to have found my calling at such a perfect time in my life. Thank you, to all my friends, family and God for support.