Cheers to an experience I'll never forget: My First Wedding!

I forget that a lot of people don't go for opportunities because they're afraid they're not capable of the challenge or they're scared they're going to fail. I get this particular feeling right before I go into a new work environment, but I would never say no to any sort of photography opportunity. It was last November or December when I was asked to take on a wedding in a matter of 6 months. My first thought wasn't "I don't think I can do this."; It was... "YES YES YES!!!"

Shooting this wedding was the sort of experience that's hard to put into words because of how much it has taught me and was the first of many things for me. It sounds silly to say, but handling the rings gave me the "Oh man, this is really happening" sort of feeling. This wedding gave me the push to want to learn and continue with photography. I think one day you will see "Christine Ta Photography". Not any time soon. Why? Because I still want to experiment and figure out what my aesthetic and style is. On top of that, I'm in school to do something else. Although it's not something I am as passionate about like photography, it's something I want to achieve. I think I have a place in the fashion industry, but I haven't figured what it quite is. And how will I know until I get some hands on experience?

Comparing my present self to the girl four years ago, I have either changed tremendously or life just seems a bit more clear. Back then, I really believed that the only path for me was to attend a UC, graduate in 4 years, and find a job. I forget that I'm no longer a teenager who needs some sort of guidance. Somewhere along the way, I became an adult and started doing adult-like things.