I started taking photography a little more seriously shortly after I turned 18.
I began watching youtube videos, blogs, 500px pages, of many great photographers I followed and still follow to this day. Garret King, Samuel Elkins, Andrew Kearns, and others. One thing that all of them, no matter if they were US-based or not, one thing they had in common, they all went to dolomites. A place that they usually had to fly multiple flights to get to, and for me, only 6 hours of driving. But I never went. I couldn't afford the gas, was afraid to go anywhere alone, and no one would go with me, let alone hire me.
Now skip six years ahead, countless hours, days, and weeks of hard work, and it finally happened. I got paid to go to dolomites to take pictures. The so-called ''heaven for photographers''.
The feeling I had when we made our way to the top was, and still is, indescribable leaves me speechless and amazed at the miracle I could live through.
Putri and Eric are such a great couple that allowed me to experience something I never dared to dream of. 18-year-old me would not believe me. Honestly, I still cannot fully comprehend all of this.
All I know is - this is me. This is where my heart went ''boom'' after a long time. The passion ignited, creativity sparkled, and my soul was content. Suddenly taking pictures wasn't working. Inspiration was everywhere, and everything made sense. Nature, mountains, fresh air, trees, rocks, me and the sweetest couple. I could do this every day, and one day - I will.
Just next time, I will bring Kseniya, too 😆
-Mára.
