Seeing your image on ShutterStock instantly reminded me of the day I finally convinced my sister to let me upload a photo I’d taken during a sunrise hike in the Rockies. I’d been hesitating for months, worrying it wasn’t “professional” enough, but after a few edits and a splash of confidence, I submitted it. When the notification popped up confirming the upload, I felt a mix of nerves and excitement, similar to what I imagine you felt when your work went live. A few weeks later, a small design blog reached out, saying they loved the lighting and wanted to feature it in an article. https://katesmith.org/ That tiny acknowledgment turned into a steady stream of downloads and even a modest…
Seeing your image on ShutterStock instantly reminded me of the day I finally convinced my sister to let me upload a photo I’d taken during a sunrise hike in the Rockies. I’d been hesitating for months, worrying it wasn’t “professional” enough, but after a few edits and a splash of confidence, I submitted it. When the notification popped up confirming the upload, I felt a mix of nerves and excitement, similar to what I imagine you felt when your work went live. A few weeks later, a small design blog reached out, saying they loved the lighting and wanted to feature it in an article. https://katesmith.org/ That tiny acknowledgment turned into a steady stream of downloads and even a modest…