Welcome to the first post.

I had always planned on buying an entry level DSLR, and the prospect of such an amazing trip (and my first foray beyond South Africa’s borders) convinced me to take the plunge and buy a Canon 350D.

And everything just grew from there.

I bided my time in camera clubs, learning from those who were willing to teach, and honing my own skills.

Add a marriage, a sudden move to a country half way around the world and a steady collection of gear, and 3 years later I found myself loving my time behind a camera enough to try and turn the passion into an income.

The question was just, how the hell do you do this?

There were just way too many questions that needed answers, and honestly, I have been spending the better part of the last few months slowly getting things together.

This blog was born out of a need to record the steps I took, both as a reminder to myself and as a source of help and encouragement to others travelling the same road.

Starting a business from scratch, especially with no prior experience, is an arduous task.

If what I have learnt can help someone else, then I will share that knowledge gladly.

I often find myself in a deeply negative frame of mind because of the lack of progress.

Keeping track of what has been achieved (while practicing medicine) has helped keep me aware of the work that has been done.

Abstract, intangible gains are hard to take stock of. Knowing that you’ve actually achieved something is a reward in itself.

So here follows a collection of musings and experiences – the steps I took, questions I got answers to, problems I tackled.

I hope it helps you.