When I don't have my camera in hand, I have a fabulous full-time gig that keeps me focused and engaged (and also keeps me making a drop-off at the bank twice a month, which is vitally important at this stage of my journey!)
More? I love to make long to-do lists - and even better, I love to cross things off my lists. I am an unapologetic coffee drinker (hot with lots of milk and iced with lots of sugar!) I love to garden and be outside and plan crazy-fun parties and adventures for my dear ones. And I love family stories. The ones from a century ago, and the ones from a week ago.
Yes, I am the first to admit just how awfully lucky I am. Right now. This minute. So lucky in fact, that I even get to reach for something more....
I’d like to say that I'm a photographer, but - well - I still struggle with "owning" that title. At least for now. But, the really exciting thing is that I feel like I'm getting closer. For now, I do know what kind of photographs that I love..... The ones that sing to me. The ones that radiate who people really are and what they really love. The ones that make me gasp, because they offer a glimpse into something beautiful and true. And, I know how I feel when I see these photos - - connected, moved, overwhelmed, captivated, lifted....
I can finally say that I know where I want to go. What I am working towards. I know the kind of photographer I am becoming. It’s taken all of these years, but I’m ready to claim "artist" for myself (a non-drawing, picture-taking sort of artist!)
Above all, I am so very grateful. For all of it. Everyday.
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Contact me (Debra Pexa) at pexacox@bevcomm.net. I'd love to hear from you!
