I've been putting this off for a couple of months now. Sometimes, you just get scared and don't want to put yourself out there. You don't want to actually take the plunge, so you go about it a step or half-step at a time when you should really just go for it full-throttle. Fear. It's a wonderful thing if you never want to achieve anything worthwhile. Not being able to conquer it is a terrible thing when you have ambition, dreams and goals. And I have those, so I'm getting over this. The biggest announcement is that I'm now a full-time freelancer. I quit my job as a studio manager and head photographer for a national sporting goods company about two months ago in order to pursue these goals. I've avoided putting my website up and marketing myself out of feelings of inadequacy, vulnerability and all that fun horrible stuff. It's absolutely ridiculous. The reason why I was able to quit my job is because I am a skilled photographer that companies and individuals value and hire. So, in line with that, I've created a new website (see link below). I will be revealing new sections of it each day this week - through this page and my Instagram account (@explorophile). I've also put together additional projects for others to enjoy and take advantage of. Those will also be unveiled over the course of this week on and through this page. Feedback would be great to hear - you can shoot me a message and I'll be all ears. I hope that you find value in these projects. Heck, I hope you or your company hires me or supports one of my projects (This is not meant to sound pathetic, but bold.) In any case, I've taken the leap and kicked fear, inadequacy and whatnot to the curb. Let's get to work!
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