Photo taken by contributor Brandon Halley, a 20-year-old fine art photography student from St. Louis, Missouri. Brandon suffers from severe anxiety and depression, and is currently in recovery from self-harm. Realizing that photography/digital art was the only way he knew how to relieve stress in a healthy manner, he started doing it more often in hopes of being noticed and making a living off of it, all while improving himself personally.
About this photo: “I am currently on summer break back home from college and do not have a job. I’ve always wanted to make money making photographs and that’s really what I have been trying to do (and actually, doing quite well with it so far.) It is really stressful, but at the same time I have a sense of being free because once I get a few photo jobs I know I can still eat for the next week or two, and get where I need to be. Ultimately, this photo is just reflecting on current feelings, being free, relaxed happy , and motivated to make money from doing what I enjoy the most.”
Find more from Brandon at his website.
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Very creative! Nice Brandon…keep doing what you love!
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I plan on it =)
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🙂
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Awesome Brandon! Your work is amazing. I revel everyday in the power of art to heal. 🙂
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It really is a wonderful thing.
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Great image, Brandon….keep up the good work!
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Thank you!
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creative and cool!!!
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Thanks ^^
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This photo and this site has redefined the meaning of ‘courage’ for me.
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Wonderful comment, cheers.
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Reblogged this on Women Who Think Too Much by Jeanne Marie.
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Absolutely beautiful. I love it.
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Thanks!! =)
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Wonderful. I wish you all the best with your recovery. Excellent work.
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That means a lot. Thanks much.
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I ADORE this!
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Thank you=)
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Reblogged this on The Good Lifestyler.
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Reblogged this on lexiiikw and commented:
Wow. Powerful image & story.
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fantastic shot!
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Amazing picture, very creative
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GREAT….IMAGES….SINCERELY ANDREA:))
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Lovely work! Healing thoughts 🙂
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