To the Core

Feeling the weight of countless unanswered emails, applications submitted, and broken promises, the harsh reality sets in. Despite my experience and age, the prospects of securing a job seem bleak. Each application filled out ends in silent rejection upon a mere glance at my profile. I’ve never been a high earner, but my income, combinedContinue reading “To the Core”

Alone

I have been part of Shutterstock’s success for the past 13 1/2 years. To be told, “We respect your love of photography, but due to restructuring, we have to let you go….”. This, just before the holidays. How does one digest this? I have over 45 years of experience in the photo industry. I have,Continue reading “Alone”

Sometimes…

Sometimes I look around knowingly that the world is larger than my street. Obligations of job, family, and now COVID, prevent me from the travel I yearn to do and the projects I would love to immerse myself into. But, I am here. My world is what surrounds me everyday. My wife, my son, myContinue reading “Sometimes…”