[The last photo I’ll take with my 5dm2.]

So, I’ve sold my camera.  And I’m not planning on buying a replacement.

One of my former guitar students from Maryland bought it.  I can’t be more happy with him buying it.  I know he will put it to great use.

Some might find me selling my camera as a shock… others might not.  Some of you might not even know that I did photography.

In recent years, I haven’t done much.

My thoughts on the issue are this…

Hobbies should be fun, and careers should make you money.  Neither of these things were happening.

I could go on and on and tell you more reasons why photography isn’t fun anymore, but I’ll spare you.  I’ve been kicking around the idea of selling it for a while, and Jess finally had a peace about it so we did it.

I truly feel that the gifts and talents that God gives you are tools in your tool belt.  They were never given to you to become your identity.

I’m hanging on to some accessories, so if I do feel the urge again, I can simply rent a camera body and go to work.

But I’m glad to be parting ways with it for now.  It’s like a weight lifted.

A huge thank you to all of the clients I’ve worked for, and all of my photography friends, colleagues and mentors.

Engage:  Do you remember a photography moment we shared?  Or do you have a favorite photo I took?  Let us know in the comments.