Did you know that every thing that you have done in your life helps you with photography? Whether it is what you learned in high school, your school projects, your extracurricular activities, team sports, chores, or recitals? It all helps with running your own business, talking about your art work or even the social media aspect? The math I learned in school or at least some of the math helps me with my business taxes. Then there is the fact that you have to write thank you letters which without English I would have way more grammar errors. Some businesses have a catch phrase or even a slogan which you learn through a business class. I do appreciate my education as every year around
Saint Patrick's Day I think of how when I finished my college experience three years ago and hit the ground running. For example: a month after I graduated I started my business
Allie Ray Photography, had found an apartment, and even rescued a
dog. I sometimes laugh when I think of this and think I did this all backwards. I was supposed to find a job not start my dream job at 23.
Today, as I think of these accomplishments I also think of how I describe my work to people. I have been thinking of this after I described it to many people at my
First solo art show in Leeds, Alabama on March 6th where my work will be featured all month at the
Leeds Theatre and Art Center. The first thing I realized is explaining my work is harder than I thought it would be. I have learned I have to explain things in simple terms and that it takes time to get people to see how unique my work is. I enjoy explaining my work to my relatives or people I know really well so they are able to give me feedback. I wish everyday I could have an art show and find the right people to buy my work. The thing I keep reminding myself is being an artist is 'yes this is my dream, but it will not always pay the bills.' I do have a part time job, babysit and more, but my photography is always close to me keep me grounded. Here are some photographs of the set up from the event and you are still able to go see until April 1st!
