Grind Harder
Chasing a dream and finding your way in life allows many people to cross your path, one of my favorite being a rising model that got her start around the same time as I found my interest, the lovely & energized, Zola. Being that I was one of her first photo shoots and working with her as we both gained experience and new skills to our repertoire, I can honestly say that I am proud to be afforded the opportunity to watch her grow, both as a model & a woman. You find yourself invested in others success when you know they started at the beginning of the race as you did and want to constantly push each other to rise. Looking at this shoot compared to our first? A light year's of difference between the 2, from the balance of shadows and exposure on my end, to the pose and expression on hers, we have truly come a long way in a short amount of time.
But this progress hasn't come easy and the toll is takes on you is immeasurable. Some people have fallen off and others have been added on but the journey can never stop. Following your dreams, as few explain, comes with sacrifices. We must give up family time, time with friends and the most sacrificed, sleep. No one tells you about how difficult it is to balance life, work & craft but what they omit, is made up for how truly worth it every achievement becomes after every obstacle. I'm honored to be fortunate enough to witness such talented people get closer to success and hope that we all are willing to remain focused through any obstacle. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to celebrate with the people that you started with.
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