From Service Provider to Creator: My Journey as a Photographer

Have you ever felt the urge to create something uniquely yours? To transform a passion into a product that speaks to others? Join me on an unexpected journey from digital marketer to photographer, where I discovered that pursuing your dreams is always possible.

This is a story of reinvention, creativity, and the joy of finding your true calling - even when it's been hiding in plain sight all along.

The Marketing Years

In the digital marketing and graphics world, I never thought I'd see the day when I could have a "Black Friday" sale on something I created myself. For over 20 years, my background has been in graphics and digital marketing, working with Marketing Strategy, eCommerce, Email/SMS Marketing, and Social Media. It's been fun, but all services-based, helping OTHER companies grow and make money.

The Creative Spark

I've always wanted to create something beyond offering a service. What I didn't realize was that the thing I could create had been in me forever, and I just didn't see it.

Discovering Photography - Again

Enter photography and tell stories with images. I picked up the camera six years ago and haven't put it down since. I'm creating and sharing my work now. When someone chooses a piece of my photography on canvas for their wall, it's the best feeling in the world.

Life Lessons

I've learned that there is always time to start. Follow your heart and passions, and do what makes you happy. It's the experiences, being about to get out into nature that really makes this fun for myself.

A New Chapter

This journey has shown me that personal growth and new beginnings can happen at any stage of life. I've transitioned from helping others market their products to marketing my creations, and it's been an enriching experience.

Inspiration for Others

I hope my story inspires anyone considering a career change or looking to turn a hobby into something more. Remember, your true passions might be hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to give them the attention they deserve.

Black Friday Offer/Sale

So, back to the Black Friday offer... here it is!

Get 20% off any of my Original photography on Canvas or 2025 Wall Calendars.

🎁 Great gift ideas for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, the holidays and more. The perfect wall art for any room.

Full sections from sunrises, nature, landscape, golf, 2025 calendars and more. Everything is Original Photography shot by myself.

🔗 Check out my shop for all photos - https://b2the7photography.etsy.com

Offer good November 26 - December 1, 2024

Other Ways to see my work

You can also follow me on Instagram to see the daily photography that I share and experience what I enjoy.

More about Bernie…

Senior Director, Consumer Media Group at Confluent Health – Growth marketing focus on brand awareness, interest and new patient acquisition to our 44+ partner brands and 700+ locations across the US. Accountable for driving yearly business results supported by our consumer strategy and direct-to-consumer roadmaps.

Chief Cheese – Strategy & Engagement at B2The7 – Helping brands Reach, Retain & Regain customers with Omni-Channel data-driven strategies and tactics that focus on increasing sales, transactions, comps and customer engagement.

B2The7 Photography – Sharing experiences with photography: nature, landscapes, sunsets, flowers, animals and more.

Founder of Careerbarn.com – Bringing jobseekers and employers together since 2000. Helping job seekers & recruiters daily