Driving to my last photo session of the year (more on that in a day or two), the roads were full of fog. A stop on the side of the road and a quick photo, and here we are, the last dailypic of 2021.
No one owns the years, especially the last few. I could complain, but why? I could celebrate, but again why? We are all on the same road, moving forward. There is a pavement beneath us, a direction ahead and just off in the distance unseen opportunity in the fog. Behind is the only thing known to me. Behind me, this year is a lot of change. Where that change takes me, I am not sure. I choose to believe it is all positive, and it is definitely in that fog for me to find.
Many believe photography and Tim Rice Photo is my full-time job. That perception was by design, and I choose to live as I want to be known. A photographer is what I am, no matter what else I may do. Though behind the scenes, there was another career. Another full-time job, a corporate one, well that chapter ended a few weeks back, a corporate lay off just in time for the holidays. Please know, I am not looking for sympathy. The relationship was not the best, to say the least – we both had our faults, and I firmly believe things can be improved by ending, but as the year closes out, it is hard to ignore it left a mark on the months.
Why share this now? It was not planned. I have avoided saying anything about losing a job no one knew I had, but it was the fog, the road, the 31st, the unknown in the coming mist as I headed to that photo session. Past that fog is school, daycare, sports photos, product photography, corporate headshots, travel photography, real estate work, in addition to the client base and workload I have built over the many years.
Like so many, 2022 will be my fog. I am going into it full speed, with plans and new goals. On a road I have built and am proud of. I will continue to do some of the work done with the other job, but this time on my terms as a contractor, as a supplement to the life I will lead as a true full-time photographer. So much more to come.
May you all have your own fog, and may it bring you whatever it is you want. I appreciate each of you for being part of mine and would be happy to consider your recommendations and referrals in the new year. More on that in the coming weeks, as the website gets an update, the services list becomes more robust, and Tim Rice Photo grows. Thank you, and Happy New Year.
tr/trp 12.31.21
I am still your biggest fan!!!
Didn’t know you were an excellent writer and philosopher also.
Wishing You and your family a Healthy and Happy New Year!!!!!