Things have been changing pretty fast lately. Emily and I moved to Perry, GA in early January of 2010. We decided to make the move after realizing that there was very little future in Carbondale for us. We miss our friends very much, and the decision to leave our friends and Emily’s family was a very difficult one. I’m still not entirely sure why God has moved us here to Georgia, but I am beginning to see some of the reasons.
The big news is that I have decided to start my own photography business. After many many years of going to school and only using photography for personal expression and fine art, I am finally venturing into the world of commercial photography. I know there are many others like me, fresh from college and looking to start their careers. Unfortunately, the creative job market is not for the timid or faint of heart. I have realized that finding a “normal,” full time job in a creative field is very difficult. In addition, I have decided to postpone looking for teaching positions for a few years. It is my belief that a teacher should have real-world experience in his or her industry before teaching. All of this leads me to starting a photography business.
Next week I will start receiving in the mail a long list of photographic equipment. I had to replace the majority of my digital equipment after my house was burglarized a year and a half ago. So I was starting from scratch, which was actually exciting. It gave me the opportunity to make the best decisions on what I would need. My next post will detail the equipment and my decisions for purchase. Oh, and it snowed after we arrived in Georgia. My parents haven’t seen snow in Georgia in 8 years, and it follows us down from Illinois.
I’m happy for you man. You’re so good at what you do. I hope the business goes well and that you still get to make good art.
Thanks for the compliments Chase. I am very excited. And yes, I am still going to make good art. I am actually going to start photographing some Mennonite families here in Perry very soon. I’m looking forward to making art again.
John, I am so proud of you and what you have decided to do, the photos are great. God gave us the best son-in-law we could ever have asked for and the best husband for Emily. As hard as it was for us to say “see ya later”, not goodbye I know in my heart God has his reason and plans for the both of you. We love you both.