Too Soon To Pop The Champagne?

I know it might be too early to bring out the champagne, but I would like to thank everyone who has been beside me throughout my career as a photographer and artist.

Thank you to the people who have always encouraged me to pursue the arts and never discouraging me from the path that I have chosen and love.

Thank you to the people who have "praised" my work and an even bigger thank you to those who also criticized my work through constructive criticism as well as tear it down in an unprofessional manner. If you don't know your flaws and weaknesses you will never grow or be fruitful.

Thank you for sharing my work, lending a hand for any projects I'm working on, and sending me articles on the latest photography gadgets, products, and artist.

When someone goes beyond acknowledging your interests and takes the time to partake in what you love it is one of the most beautiful feelings ever.

Thank you to the ones who are quick to message me on any spelling or grammar mistakes I make on posts, you know that area is not my strongest.

I owe a huge thanks to the ones who never fail to keep it real, and will always tell me to push harder, work harder, who aren't afraid to tell me that I could do better than I already am and refuse to let me waste my gifts either because I let something someone say get to me or because I MYSELF am standing in my way.

* me fighting off the haters*

Thank you to everyone who partook in my latest milestone of reviving my love for photography and taking the step to really put myself out there with the publishing of my website, FB page, and other social media platforms. They were a long time coming but it took me a while to realize who and what I could be even while others already saw it. Being a creative artist no matter what area you choose is so hard. No one likes to be told they're not good enough or that a piece they poured their heart and soul into was "trash". If it wasn't for all the people who believed in me and didn't let me quit I don't know what I would do. I know that it has bareley been a couple of weeks since I put myself out there but you have to celebrate every milestone no matter how small. So please pour yourself a glass or two, no judgment here, and stay tuned for the next mini or large millstone I get to accomplish.