Thankful for...

I've been blessed with so many people and things to be thankful for but one thing that I'm truly thankful for is photography.
On December 31st I said my good bye's to 2012 by photographing an event with Montez De Durango and Alacranes Musical.
2013 had started off good for me but by mid year after 8 years of working at a retail store I found myself without a job.
It was a hard financial blow to me. I've been working since the age of 16 and not having a major way of income was a scary and frightful new experience for me.
The money I charged for my photography was very affordable, almost a steal.
I had a good talk to a friend and he told me that my work was worth so much more.
I decided to work alongside with him. I stepped up my photography skills and ended up realizing my true artistic self worth and it made me want to become a better photographer. I  had a busy summer alongside with Skyline Multimedia and because of that I was able survive a little bit from the overwhelming debt I was accumulating.
Photography literally helped me from not reaching depression. I always believed if you're always trying to better yourself, then success would be one step closer.
Sadly my camera is going to undergo repairs and maintanance but thankfully I found another job.
Once I get my camera back from repairs I am going to come back better and stronger.
Unless stated by the photographer but always try to support a local talented photographer.
Investing in a photographer not only benefits him/her but you also benefit by having beautiful moments captured and memories always last longer than money. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!