After working in a factory for six years, I decided it was time to go back to school.  Being a wife and a mother of three, I wanted to do something for myself, something my family would be proud of. I knew I had enjoyed photography, but never really thought of it as a career. 

While at work one day, I was conversing with another employee about my career options. He looked at me like I was crazy and said “Christina, you already know what you are good at.  Why not make a career out of photography?”  It was like a light bulb went off in my head. Why had I not thought of that?

As I prepare myself to walk at my 2012 college  graduation, I am overwhelmed with emotion.  I have gained several valued relationships with my peers and the college faculty.  I look over my work and I see my growth.  I have worked on many rewarding projects over the past two years. I entered one image into the Student Addy Awards this year and took a Silver at the locals, Gold at District and now my “Ledford Mills” has gone National.  Can you believe this? I get to do what I love and make money!

When I first started college, I thought I knew exactly what type of photographer I was going to be.  I was only going photograph people.  Two years later, I have realized that I love it all.  I love to photograph people, events and nature. I try not to categorize myself, because I always have room to grow and new adventures to travel. 

Photography is so much deeper than just a photograph.  When I press the shutter it allows a priceless moment to be captured, one that you could never get back without a photograph.