I never wanted to be a photographer.

The only reason I began to formally learn about photography to begin with was just to fulfill class credit requirements. I was pursuing my associate’s degree out of high school and was simply trying to finish as quickly as possible. I signed up for Photography 1 and thought to myself “This will be an easy A.”

I left that first class feeling completely overwhelmed. Every fiber of my being was in flight mode and I was ready to drop the class. After some conversations and arm twisting, I stayed enrolled. Eventually, the technical jargon became easier to comprehend and the dust settled. My professor, now mentor, was really good about kicking that dust up, though.

Fast forward to present day, and the thing that used to send my head spinning is now the thing that calms my thoughts. Outside of my day job, you can find me outside photographing and exploring the incredible wildlife, nature, and landscapes in South Carolina.

What changed between that first photography class and now? Click the button below to hear more about my story!