I like to say that I didn’t choose photography, photography chose me. I truly believe that my photography journey began earlier than I realized because I was always the person with a camera in my hand. Although, I loved taking photos, my heart was set on becoming an attorney and I was going to do just that. I dedicated my undergrad studies to law and philosophy. After having my first son and pushing back law school, I took it a step further and entered my graduate program just so that I wouldn’t lose that drive or passion that I had.

When the time came for me to step foot on the campus of Elon University School of Law, I found out that I was expecting my second son. Although, I had the option of deferring my scholarship and my seat to the next school year, I knew that law school was not going to allow me the flexibility that I needed to raise 2 young boys. So, I had to make the hardest decision to trade in my law books and walk away from my scholarship.

Now what? No back up plan, nothing! I mean I’ve spent all of this money and years in education to do nothing with it? 🤦🏽‍♀️ It didn’t take long for depression to sink in. 😔 2 months after walking away from law school, I was at an event with my husband and decided to take photos on my phone just for my enjoyment. Little did I know that my little iPhone photos would turn into something much greater.

From that event, another attendee asked for my rate for photographing events and if I could photograph their event within the next couple of weeks. Rate? I don’t have a rate, I’m not even a photographer. I prayed and asked God to lead me and show me what He wanted me to do. On October 31, 2016 is when I picked up my Canon camera and began my photography journey. 📸

From photographing events to portraits, the creative outlet and the joy of making people feel good and confident when they saw their images took me to a new place in my life and helped me get through my depression. I had found my true purpose. No, it wasn’t what I had planned for myself but God knew what I needed in my life to help serve and impact people far greater than I could have imagined.