"If the path is beautiful, let us not ask where it leads" With @rachstewartnz / "It all started for me after I had my second baby. I was unable to go back to my original employment, which had a huge creative element to it, so I was left with a hole in my creative side and needed to fill it. I started taking snaps on my phone as I walked the beach at sunset, and loved the fact that I could capture a beautiful moment in time and reflect on it. Things progressed, and I bought my first DSLR (secondhand). This opened up a whole new world to me. I threw myself into manual mode, Youtube tutorials, learned how to use my camera, and started to find my style. Once my work started getting noticed on social media, I knew this was possibly more than just a hobby. I just went with what came my way: small jobs, tourism boards, licensing images, and eventually, things got bigger, and it became what it is today." @nomadict: Especially when starting, but still when having a more professional foundation and brand already, it is hard to sell yourself and not to compare your work to others, putting yourself down. How did you learn to believe in yourself as a visual creator? @rachstewartnz: "I think comparing yourself with others comes with the territory, but managing it is where you will become a winner. It is a bit of a mental battle, but you just have to concentrate on yourself and believe in your work. You have to stick to your beliefs, your vision, and what you are trying to create. Try not to let other people’s views, what’s on trend, or pressure from social media, get in the way of your path. Selling myself has always been a little uncomfortable for me. It is just who I am, and is a bit of a trait of being a kiwi. We are not so great at tooting our own horn. But if anything, I would say to try to push through those barriers and insecurities, go out there confident, and pitch yourself as the people who love you do. If you believe in your abilities and vision, others will too." @nomadict: Happy Holidays nomads! We hope this little story with @rachstewartnz inspires you to keep chasing your dreams and following your path in 2023! ✨