Last week I had the good pleasure of photographing my friend Sharreace. She is one of those friendly souls that everyone loves to be around. She has a unique ability for bringing artists together to share ideas and unite for a cause.
The last few years she has been discovering and embracing a gifting and passion for the arts. We actually met through an artist mixer that she helps organize called Long Beach Creative. Her most recent endeavor is called SolShock, a business and resource for promoting artistry and musicians.
What I love most about Sharreace is that it’s only been in the last few years that she has let her inner artist come to life. She felt so strongly about her call to pursue art that she quit her corporate job to do art full time.
I relate to her story in so many ways. The small mid-western town I grew up in didn’t encourage or embrace anything about the arts except for maybe singing…in the church choir. It wasn’t until my early twenties that I discovered photography and a love for the arts. Deciding to do it full time has been one of the best decisions of my life so far. That being said, follow your passions, and don’t let fear of failure stand in the way!
