I’m Starting a Blog!

During the past decade I’ve focused my energy on learning my craft. Photography has always been in my life. In fact, my first memory was of Debra Goldman making my photograph. To me Debra was magic; naturally I called her Abracadabra. She had a way of making me feel special and important. The photograph has lived in my room ever since and I haven’t seen Debra since that day. It’s wild that after all these years, every time I look at the photo I clearly see that little girl inside of me. Full of life, dreams, innocence, curiosity and is just free. Completely herself.

It wasn’t until graduating college that I discovered photography was one of my passions. An epiphany, a story for another day, changed everything. Needless to say, I wanted to capture moments of pure connection, whatever that may be.

The beginning of my career was exciting yet nerve wracking. I lacked experience, confidence, and knowledge. No one showed me the way. Following my heart, the images I took were pieces of me. Looking at those early photos fills me with a sense of accomplishment. Instead of thinking they’re embarrassing, I congratulate myself on evolving, learning and exploring.

Over the years loads of people suggested starting a blog. At the time it seemed so easy to shut down the idea immediately, thanks to fear. Fear told me things like, “you don’t have time to write and make photographs”, “you’re not that good at writing”, “no one wants to hear what you have to say”, “if you do make time to start a blog it will be a waste of effort”, and the list goes on.

Through highs and lows I’ve landed in a place of confidence. Maybe it was the experience gained or all the self help/spiritual books read or moving to my childhood dream location or… the list seems infinite. Either way I feel ready for this next step. So here we go! Time to share with the world, because isn’t that what life is really about?

-RZ