Finding My Way Back to the Lens: From Burnout to Passion Reignited

There was a time when my camera rarely left my side. I poured my heart into building a side photography business, capturing portraits, weddings, family memories, and even boudoir sessions. Each click of the shutter was a chance to tell someone’s story, to freeze time in a frame. I loved it — until I didn’t.

What started as a passion quickly turned into pressure. I found myself constantly trying to please everyone: the brides with Pinterest-perfect visions, the families chasing that "picture-perfect" holiday card, the models with their endless expectations. Slowly, the joy I once felt behind the lens began to fade. I was exhausted. Burnt out. I put my camera down, unsure if I would ever pick it up again with the same spark.

For a few years, it sat tucked away — a quiet reminder of something I once loved but had grown weary of. But life has a funny way of bringing us full circle. My love for the outdoors, for the wild and untamed beauty of nature, began calling to me louder than ever. And with it came a new kind of fire for photography — one that feels pure, unpressured, and deeply personal.

Now, my lens seeks out the raw beauty of wildlife. The stillness of dawn, the thrill of spotting a turkey in the early morning light, the dance of fish in the water — these are the moments that make my heart race. I’ve found a way to blend my love for the outdoors with my passion for photography, and it feels like I’m truly seeing the world again for the first time.

This time, I’m not doing it to please anyone else. I’m doing it for the simple joy of capturing the wild beauty around me, for the stories nature tells without a single word. And I couldn’t be more excited about the journey ahead.

I can't wait to fully display all my current wildlife work and the new shoots planned in the future. This is such an exciting time and it feels like a whole new beginning.

Just a few samples of my past work.