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III.) My Road – Looking Forward
Now you know a few things about me. I dream big. I grew up in an environment that allowed me to do so. I’ve lived a windy and interesting road thus far in my life. I’m deeply committed to photography as my career. And now I stand upon ‘A Road Not Taken’.
I am excited.
Really excited.
Since you’re not here – you’re on the internet somewhere. Here is what it looks like to me.
It’s summer and I’m standing on the edge of an amazingly beautiful wheat field. The sun has just broke for the day. My grandfather’s farm is on the other side of this vast field and here I stand looking deeply into the mystic and thick woods in front of me. The air smells clean, fresh – and new. I am alone. I am aware. This is it. This is where I create a new road. I am not scared, but I know it would be easier to take a road that already exists. But, deep down I’ve always known I needed to be here. I feel ready. I have prepared myself for this and I am ready for everything that will follow. I am going to travel light. I have some basic supplies. I have a plan. I have skills. And I have a camera (ok, I have a few cameras…). One more deep breath. Now I’m running into the forest towards my big dream.
My dream is simple really. I want to create. I want to survive. I want to survive being allowed creative freedom. I want to not only survive – I want to thrive. I want to create truly original images. I want to be a leader in my industry. I want to surprise people and take photos that evoke emotion. I want people to see my images and stop – and think. I want to break conventions. I want to challenge the way people think about photography. And I want to be paid – highly paid. I want to learn, to teach, and to inspire. I want to end my career on top. I want to work towards becoming the most successful and recognizable photographer of my generation. I want to accomplish my big dream.
The best part of my new road is that I know exactly where I hope it all ends. I know myself. And I know exactly what I want.
This is a great place to start.