Photography or not, here I come.

I've decided to change my major... again. This has been a long time in the making, but I feel that it is the right choice. I am changing from an elementary education major to a photography major. What a jump.

I'm taking an education class. History of Education, to be exact. I went into this semester thinking that I was truly going to enjoy this class, and all the new insight it would bring. But, as the semester has progressed, the more I've realized that I'm not meant to be a teacher.

For example, the other day my teacher was telling us a story of the Cleveland inner-city school system. The situation goes as follows: The students of the inner-city schools were given vouchers to attend the public schools in the suburban areas.

The parents of these suburban students were extremely upset by this. For one, these parents were playing high taxes so their children could receive an excellent education. With these students moving in, the probability of their children receiving one on one time with their teachers would be greatly diminished. Secondly, the parents were paying high taxes that the new students parents would not be having pay. And finally, the parents feared that the inner city school children would bring their inner city problems into the suburbs.

Now, as I sat in class I watched my other classmates shake their heads in disgust. My teacher then expressed to us how she felt about the situation explaining that, as teachers, we should be doing all that we can to ensure that our students are leaving our classrooms with confidence knowing that I have instilled in them the best education that they can receive.

And then it dawned on me... I agreed with the parents. To put it bluntly, I wouldn't want my children being thrown into inner city problems.

When I'm bored, I don't look up teaching information online. I dread teaching in my classes when I have to present.

I HATE TEACHING!

Then I realized how often I am on photography blogs, and wedding websites. I am obsessed with weddings, and pictures of wedding. I always have a camera in my hands when I leave my apartment. I'm taking a exploring photography class on campus. For the last three semesters, I've had photography callings.

I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY!

I want to be a wedding photographer! My two passions rolled into one! How could it get more perfect! I know that I am no where near a professional photographer, but it's what I love. It's a talent I want to continue to develop. And, by becoming a photographer I can stay at home and raise my children. I can have a studio in my house. I can do both the things that mean the most to me. And I am so confident in my decision.

Just a few of my best pictures :)

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