This is my "office." It's not very sexy...but man, some pretty pictures are made here. I don't like talking about my work that much. Not sure why...well, I don't want to bore you that's for sure. And I don't like to be boastful. But I love my work and I want to talk about something important.
I want to talk about dreams and hope. Just hang in there with me, OK?
For a very long time I was afraid. I was afraid to go after my dream. And I was certainly afraid to dream big. Why? Because I was afraid to fail. And I was afraid that I didn't know enough, or was capable of learning a bunch of new things, or...or...or. Now, I love photography, especially food photography, and it was when I finally "honed" in on what it was I really loved to shoot...everything changed. Now it did not change over night...oh no...it was years in the making. But over time, and the more I practiced, and the more I put myself out there...I noticed the doors. It was a bit of an "ah ha!" moment. I won't lie...some doors slamed in my face. Some doors said no soliciting. Some doors looked promising only to be false advertising. But then one day...a door opened and I was welcomed in. And my life changed.
So what I am trying to say is this...don't ever ever ever give up on your dreams. Don't ever say you can't do it. Because you can. Will you have to work hard? Yes. Will you have to take a few kicks in the shins? Probably. Will your ego get bruised? Uh huh. Will you have to push your comfort boundaries? Hell yes! Will you be scared shitless? FOR SURE! Will you want to give up? Some days. But don't do that...just breathe and go for it.
Your dream is real. Own it.
xoxo
18 comments:
I'm glad you made your dream come true, Caroline! May you have much continued success!
This was just what I needed to read. Thank you for reminding me to keep my hopes alive :)
(i've been away too long.) and you are right. it's about effort. i, too, needed to hear this today. xoxo
A great post for sure. Even though I'm a late bloomer, I won't ever give up. Making the effort, taking that one shot over and over, dicovering something new, being creative...and all the while working towards a goal...that's what makes this photography thing wonderful.
Just want to say, Amen, sister! So true! Loooove seeing your work place.
It's nice walking through that door. I'm glad it happened for you. Great post with wonderful advice.
Thank you for this.
You are so inspirational, Caroline. And I'm so glad you are following your dream . . . and not only that. Owning it.
This is a truly wonderful post, Caroline.
Thank you! sometimes, it is just what we need to hear/know/understand.
Your "office" looks very much like mine. A bit neater though! I'll get to it at some point. :-)
Wishing you a wonderful day.
xo.
Congrats on making your dreams come true and for sharing with us. Your words of wisdom are just the kick in the pants that I needed today. Merry Christmas to you. hugs dear friend.
thanks caroline...i loved all of this !!!
xo
I love your office! Before we moved, my studio was the window ledge in our bathroom. Don't laugh - it had the best light in the house. *grin*
Thanks for the pep talk. You can't know how timely it is for me, as I contemplate my new Word for the year and the scary things I want to do. I'll probably come back to this post again and again, whenever I'm feeling particularly frightened and ready to give up.
You're a real sweetheart, Caroline. Big squishy hug.
Carolynn
Ahhhhh..Love this!! and I love your office too!
xo
Your work space is wonderful...no nonsense...just great light and a wonderful work table...you do inspire me and I to will continue to plug on...not so much for "doors" to open but just enough so that I can open my own door and say..."nice job here".
Thanks Caroline.
I, for one, am very interesting in hearing about your work. You talk about it so passionately when you do talk about it! I'm really glad you've found what you love to do and are DOING it!
Caroline, I love this post, and it's so true. So many of us are afraid to take that next step to truly follow our dreams because.... And I love the glimpse of your office studio. Yep, some beautiful pictures are made there. (And by the way, I'm so glad that you kept refining and going after your dream. I think I've seen so much of that evolving take place right here on your blog.)
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well three cheers for you MAKING IT SO! that is awesome! and it might just inspire me to revisit many of my long-lost/abandoned/postponed/delayed dreams. seriously!
happy holidays to YOU and yours!!!!!
Well said ... and love your work space. Have a wonderful holiday!
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