I Quit.

I quit my job as a nurse.

That sentence holds so much energy and power for me. And I know what you’re thinking.

Crazy. Ludicrous. In this economy?

Hell yes I did.

The decision to go full time as a photographer has been something I’ve grappled with for many years. As a young photography student at Northern Michigan University in 2011 I would daydream about life as a full time creative.
I made multiple Pinterest boards detailing how I would decorate my office, what venues I wanted visit, and outfit suggestions to send to my clients. I spent hours, days, weeks reading books and blog posts on how to hone my craft and “make it big”.

Meg is posing with her Nikon camera.

Look at me! Such a little badass with my first Nikon!

Annnnnd then life happened. I started working in healthcare because I needed a “stable career”. But the entire time I spent in the pharmacy, in the hospital, the emergency department, and in a care facility I kept my dream alive.

Within the last year the universe has been sending me nudges. Whispering to me with every new session and wedding inquiry, “It’s time. Take the leap.”

So here I am, ready to lean into the fear and excitement of being a full time photographer. To be fair, there is a healthy dose of fear.

But - I am ready. I feel 100% at peace with this decision and I have gotten some incredible support from past clients, family, friends, and my rockstar husband.

If you have ever made a bold leap to chase your dreams, I would love to hear about it! If you’re on the fence, tell me why. In the meantime, feel free to join me on this journey by following me on
Instagram and Facebook.

Rock On,
Meg

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