Three years ago I was sitting on the cold bathroom floor in my two bedroom apartment sobbing. I was a waitress at the time working opposite shifts with my fiancé so we could care for out infant daughter. Watching her during the day and waiting tables in the evening. So burnt out from working, spread so thin with responsibilities I was left feeling broken. The only place I felt safe was that bathroom floor curled up. Alone.
How could I maintain this life? Its not possible - something has to give. I just couldn’t keep working myself to death, it wasn’t heathy for me, my daughter, or my relationship.
At that time I had been watching as much photography tutorials as humanly possible on Youtube. Didn’t own a fancy camera yet.. just loved watching the process and the creative side to photography that I had admired for years! I wanted my daughter to have these beautiful portraits that I knew we could never afford.
About a week later a Facebook ad popped up for a shooting and editing course online. I called my mom to see what she thought about it because it was an investment - there was no money to be throwing around. God bless her - she bought it for me! I binged half of the course that night and took my daughter outside the next day and starting shooting. From there it was history.
I am now a full time wedding and portrait photographer in the DC Metro area. You can find me at www.taylorwebsterphotography.com. Do not be fooled, the course was not magic! Five more courses and lots and lots of hard work to get me where I am today. While I may not work a 9-5 I do work very hard and goofy hours that allow me to be more present in my families lives. Being able to attend school events is a huge deal for me! I always wanted to be that mom.
Capturing love stories and surrounding myself with an amazing creative community has me feeling like the luckiest girl in the world! This past January I got to attend this amazing shoot styled but local creatives in Houston Texas. With florals galore, gowns with multiple handlers, marble everything it was something straight out of a fairytale!
When I’m not shooting at luxurious venues I am at home with my daughter, capturing family sessions, and always trying to find that work life balance. You can do anything you set your mind to - just don't give up!
