The Girl in Jeans
Uncategorized | September 5, 2009
One morning about three years ago, both Joel and I were bleary eyed and making our way through central station when I spotted a girl in jeans and boots, kissing her suited up man goodbye. I looked at her enviously and told Joel….’I wish that was me.’ For me, she represented nothing of the corporate life, and looked like someone who had found her own happiness and success in doing what she loved.
Since I started this business a fair few years ago now, I have poured much time and energy into growing it, learning and understanding the industry, seeking inspiration, and looking for ways to direct and define my style. This time last year I transitioned to part time corporate work, and I am now so incredibly excited to announce that finally, finally, finally, that photography is my full time job. None of this would be possible without the patient love from my husband, so many friends who believed in me and encouraged me, kind word of mouth from amazing clients, and my doting parents who finally decided that it’s okay for their only daughter to pursue this kind of career.
And then there’s God. The one you can’t put in any kind of box. One who has plans for us beyond the constraints of society, expectation, stereotype, and culture. He is the reason I am who I am, the creator of my eyes, my mind, and my energy. He is the one whose fuels the love I try and share with all around me, and on a business built on relationships and rapport, I believe this has taken me a long way. If I could not trust that He would provide and guide my path, my human self would shake it’s head and tell me to take care of my own security first and I’m not sure I could have taken the plunge. But my heart yearns for something more, to impact on others’ lives in a way that comes naturally.
I have promised Joel (and so many others) that I won’t absorb every moment of this new found time chasing new work, and that promise I will keep or you can slap me. I have so many ideas I can’t wait to pursue but in all honesty I don’t know where things may lead, I just know it will be in God’s hands. Proverbs 19:21 has stayed with me all this way…”Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
I still have so many fears, but aside from the salvation of those I hold dear, they all seem so trivial in light of the eternal things that matter, and I’m ready to embrace this new found freedom for all it is worth. Thank you to each and every single one of you who have helped me get this far, couldn’t have done it without you.
And finally, because a post is naked without images and because you deserve a bear hug for reading that far…here is a film shot I took at this shoot, straight out of camera. Seriously I’m falling head over heels back in love with film…
Much love, xx
10 comments
congratulations Trish. I admire your faith and envy your courage and determination. Best of luck!
Can’t imagine your work after you turn to full time… because you already have..
love your works. :D
you deserve it..
Trish, you deserve everything that you have written about. Perhaps this truly is God’s purpose for you and the fact you have arrived here is all the proof you need.
Best wishes to you and your new-yet-oldfound career :)
Congratulations! :) I can’t wait till I can say “Photography is my full time job :)” Keep doing what you’re doing, and I wish you the best of luck with everything :)
and thank you trish for showing us all dreams are always within our reach, we just gotta try =)
Hi Trish,
Can i just start by saying that i truly admire your work and your unique style of photography. I’m a mad follower of yours!
Anywho, you have me madly in love with Jose Villa’s work, and he actually posted a pic of you and Joel up, and its absolutely stunning! I can’t wait to see the rest.
Stay cool!
Di: and I love your passion for what you do. The only person I know who still squeals about her job :)
Wiki: Thanks Wiki, looking forward to catching up eventually!
Fran: Thank you, trying to take each day in faith :)
Alexandra: Look forward to that day, it feels good and scary and terribly exciting all at once!
Benita: Hahah I can’t wait to see the rest of his stuff…I’m still waiting for my Fedex box and you can be sure I will post it up here :)
yay. I get to be the man in a suit.
:) yay again!!
and thank you for your constant inspiration & modesty
I truely believe God, Our Loving and most Faithful Father in Heaven will just bless you beyond what we can see or imagine. He loves you and has blessed you with such a gift.. a talent in your hands. Now go and use it, and bless people with it and give Him the glory, as you have already. You are an amazing inspiration to me and I love your heart and faith in this. Hold onto this vision God has placed on your heart and run with it! The BEST is yet to come for you and Joel! Mucho blessings to you and love always – a fan and ‘spurrer’ of faith and dreams: eve x
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