Let me tell you a little more...
I had always had an interest in photography and videography (currently taking courses on introductory videography!!!), but grew up in a family that never really had the means to support such an expensive hobby. I would use super cheap children's cameras, film cameras from Walgreens, anything I could get my hands on to take pictures of the neighborhood dogs or a weird crack I saw in the sidewalk walking home from my bus stop.
It wasn't until I got to college that I was able to afford a proper Canon DSLR and start exploring the world of professional photography as I've tiptoed my way in this particular door. With school, working full-time in customer service, and traveling to and from my hometown to see my family, it's a balancing act to keep up with for sure -- but in all honesty, that's what makes it all truly worth it.
I currently live in Raleigh with my partner, Chris, my cat Juno, and our German shepherd puppy Kuzco. I'm not sure where my adventures will take me once I've finally graduated, but I do know I'll be searching for opportunities to grow my craft no matter where I wind up! What I can say for sure is there is no better feeling than seeing my client's faces light up as they receive their galleries of what we created together, and it's a feeling I hope to continuing experiencing through this lifetime.