On September 1st, 2018, just over a year ago, I bought a professional grade camera for a vacation I had planned to Southeast Asia. Completely unexpectedly, only a few months later, I found that I had become a professional photographer. I've since photographed families, models, business leaders, and individuals; built a media presence; and published a photo book. 

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Just a few weeks ago, August 25th, 2019, I was sitting in church listening to a sermon by Pastor Bayless at Cottonwood Church. It was only my second time visiting the church, but a word came to me to create a photo book for the church community. After the sermon, I swallowed the idea and simply walked out, but something told me to go back and tell Pastor Bayless about the word I heard. I waited in line and then I spoke this project into existence. I had no idea if it would actually happen or what it would ultimately become, but the idea stayed in my head and heart.

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Two weeks later, I brought my first photo book to church and shared my book and idea to capture 100 stories and images with the couple sitting next to me. Surprisingly, before the service started they had already enthusiastically committed to contributing to the project. I sat and worshipped through service and on the way out I had another conversation with someone who was excited to support the project. So I decided to walk outside and see what could happen. Toting my photo book and a half-baked idea, I walked around and spoke to anyone I could catch. I was shocked that every person I stopped wanted to sign up and contribute. After only 30 minutes, I went home with 8 of the total 100 people already committed to helping make this project happen. At that point, I figured I should really figure out what this project was going to be fast.