2013 was a crazy, whirlwind of a year for me, my family, and my photography. I ended on a really high note in June, when I left the paradise island of Oahu. Then, it was a LOT of traveling and seeing family and enjoying our summer vacation. I photographed a family wedding, did a ton of personal work, and had the chance to reflect on what photography really means to me. I decided that I would take this temporary (6 month) move to take a break from the business side of photography and to figure out where I was going to go with it.
We are looking forward to a lot of changes in the year 2014. In less than two months, we are taking a huge leap of faith and moving here v v (images below) v v with our kids and passports in tow. I would be lying if I didn't say that I was nervous and scared (to death) about the idea, but I am also SO excited for this fresh new beginning for our little family and also for my photography biz. My kids will learn my native language and experience the wonderful culture of Japan while they are still young, as I did when I was a child. How can I not be thrilled about that? My photography will experience the culture shock and artistic gap that is bound to exist between such different cultures and traditions. I am sure of one thing: I will remain true to myself and to my artistic style. And I am definitely looking forward to the learning/growing opportunities that awaits me in this new chapter of our lives.
Bring on the new year 2014
Photo Credit: Images all taken on film by Husband on his last visit to Miyazaki.
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