Passion over quality?

So am I making a living off photography? No, and it hurts to admit that. It’s also is painful to come to the realization that it’s possibly not in the best interest for me to continue doing this work. What about that passion? It’s still there, and so is the love. However, understanding that working at that bottom line would sacrifice the quality of your work only helps you draw closer to the final conclusion. No, I haven’t closed the doors yet, but it seems inevitable.

I have a feeling the only reason I have yet closed the doors though is stubbornness of not being a failure or walking away, and of course the passion which lies behind the camera. It is disheartening knowing that putting the camera away is going to put an end of doing anything new with photography. However, it’s also disheartening becoming more aware of my photography, and quality work probably isn’t the reason of where I stand today.

I have learned a lot when it comes to photography, and the direction it pointed me in life. And it will always, have that place in my heart. Also writing this down will be beneficial seeing that it will be read later, and knowing that I knew at some point the door may have to come to a close. That close will be shocking and will be a major change in my life, but it maybe the step forward I needed. Maybe even the thought of walking away from it all will drive me in a new direction for photography, maybe not. All I can conclude now is that time is not on my side.