Life, Death, Changes

I have been dragging my feet in writing this post. There have been big life events over the past 6-8 months.  One that I am still in the thick of, and another that was a big leap, but time for.

Loss

The first - the loss of my beautiful little sister to cancer. She has always been my strength, my heart, my light. Even when we were kids. She may have been younger, but she was an old soul. We were like night and day in terms of personality, life paths, everything. But she always let me know in her subtle way that I was exactly where I should be and doing what I was made to do.  It's because of her that I have had the freedom to live this life.  To follow my heart & dreams.  My heart is still broken. I can't believe she's gone. But in honor of that gift, I will continue to pursue those dreams and take her with me wherever I go.

The Big Leap

At the beginning of this year, I took a big leap. After 22 years of teaching photography classes, I have "retired". Teaching has been a great joy in my life. I have had the privilege to be there as many students took their first steps into the world of photography. Watching them learn, grow, and make the practice their own always fills my heart.

And I have learned and continue to learn and be inspired by them every day. 

Time to Focus

The time had come to pass that baton and turn my focus more fully on creating and promoting my own work. It was a scary leap, but I am confident now that is was the right choice. I have spent the last 7 months healing and clearing a path forward. This is allowing me time to set new priorities, simplify my life, and focus on the next chapter.

I feel more inspired & energized than I have in a while. I look forward to the next great adventure.

Thanks to my students for teaching me so much.

Thanks to my dear friends - Lexy, Dabi, Daniel, & Lori for your love and support. I don't know how I would have survived the last 8 months without you.

Thanks to my beautiful supporters and patrons - you help make the next adventures possible.

And especially thanks to my sister - I would not be where I am today without you. I will carry you with me always.

Gina