Born (Mark Anthony): wow, ... I'd like to say this - sometimes you're given something, like an ability or capability and you don't know why. But the best thing to do is to make it work, be appreciative and do it. It WILL open doors.
Out of all the things that i didn't want to be on career day in school; i surely didn't think that i wanted to be a photographer. It's still hard for me to call myself a "photographer". Back in the days, as the poetry scene began to grow and become more popular in Miami, i fell into the position of spinning some vibes (music) before, in the middle of, and after the show. I had the equipment because i had owned a studio before. I called myself helping out folks who wanted to do something positive; but when i would arrive with the equipment they would be like - "who's going to DJ?" and assign me. I became known as a DJ and became highly requested. I never thought myself to be a DJ. I never thought myself to be a "photographer". In 1994 I was a rap artist walking into a photography studio to pic up some comps. Less than an hour i walked out an apprentice photographer for one of the best photography companies in Miami... Sharp Shooters.
We'd shoot everything from model portfolios to album covers. I had been shooting for at least 2 years with Sharp Shooters before my photography mentor Bart Mervil suggested that I enroll in Miami Dade Community College for photography as a special interest (non degree). He suggested I take "Intro Photography", I took "Intro, Black and White, Color and Lighting", up until the administrators told me I had to get a degree.
The story goes on, but to answer the question, truthfully it (photography) came to me. It provided for me when I had no other way to provide for myself. It was also my window to Media Marketing, at which I walked away from photography (on a professional level) to do. Media Marketing introduced me to Interactive Media and Web Design at which I do now. 2010 marks my reuniting with photography. She loves me and I love her. She's changed a little since 1994 - and i like change. ***Kissing my Nikon***
Wow that was such a amazing response. Thank u for sharing. After reading your response i felt a calm relaxing feeling come over me then i relize when you trust and believe in the creator he will give you what you need to succeed. Great story very inspiring.
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