My trip to Arizona was one that couldn't have come at a worse time.... or better... I guess it depends on how you look at it.
The previous weeks I had traveled to California and Colorado so by time United came I was exhausted! But! I love to learn so I was eager to meet other creatives in the industry and become inspired! Little did I know how many tears, hugs and truth would be shared by hundreds of photographers. Upon leaving I don't think I really absorbed the goodness... this homebody was just ready to get home! But months down the road I can feel the words from the mentors and speakers etched throughout my sessions. When I'm frustrated I go back to their words and experiences they shared with us. My biggest piece that I pulled from this experience was that we are all different. As creatives it can make business hard. Even harder when you gain friendships and relationships through clients. But at the end of the day... we all find beauty somewhere. Being genuine is more important than having the right camera settings. Maybe I still haven't learned every thing I was supposed to learn from this trip just yet. I still have a long way to go... but I met some really awesome people at United. And spent some qt with my right hand (wo)man, Candice, experiencing the Grand Canyon together!
Even though I won't be attending this year... I hope to make an effort to join other photography communities (workshops and mentorships) over the next couple of years.
Here's just a few shots from my time in the Grand Canyon State!
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