Winyl Portraits
photodump 17
During the last couple of months, Wednesdays were extra long. I would go to winyl straight from work and occasionally pop into the after-party to snap a couple of pics. Though the days were long, winyl always filled my cup. Maybe it has something to do with being outside in the beautiful San Diego weather, surrounded by beautiful San Diego people. But I’d like to believe it was the small exchanges I would have with strangers, acquaintances and friends that always made my day.
As the photographer, there’s this extra opportunity of connection that I get to have. My camera is the foot in the door. I once photographed a couple and then after chatting realized that they had just purchased an art piece from my brother (who lives in NYC), Johnathan and I reeled over that interaction for days. Strangers that I asked to photograph gave me kind words about my photography. One person that I took a picture of last year, returned the favor and took a picture of me with his Polaroid saying the photograph of him was one of his favorite pictures of all time. Not to mention all the kind people offering their foods, getting to try unique snack combos like mexican cheese and jellies.
So last week I finally wrapped up my final day at my full time job. Turned in my keys and laptop and this past week has felt like bliss. Don’t get me wrong, I genuinely love being a speech therapist and there were so many perks working in the schools. But I realized how much juggling both things was beginning to take a toll. Now, I have the gift of time. Time to slow down a bit and take care of myself as well as things around my home. I have time to reflect and be inspired. Time to plan and envision the future I want for myself. Currently I don’t have another job lined up, and don’t know if I want to return to being a speech therapist full time but want to try to continue doing it in some capacity. I feel ready and excited to begin to put efforts into becoming a freelance photographer. I am nervous and at times get a little stir crazy from all the uncertainty but in other times I feel like I am starting the long overdue journey back to myself, and though nervous I am also very very excited.
As always I hope you enjoy the photos.
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