ADVENTURE.
— An adventure is an exciting or unusual experience. It may also be a bold, usually risk undertaking, with an uncertain outcome.
That day is today for me.
I only started saying the words out loud a few weeks ago, even thought I knew this change would be happening sooner than later. It still didn’t feel real…it still doesn’t. Saying goodbyes is the only thing that is making this change real, and I’d prefer if I didn’t have to do anymore goodbye’s if I’m being honest. I held out on making this move an announcement on the blog, I’m still not quite sure how I feel about it but I’ve had so many people ask that I feel it’s now time to share some big news…
I’M MOVING TO NEW YORK. NEW YORK. NEW YORKKKK.
Hot damn. I’m sitting in the airport getting ready to move across the country. It’s really starting to sink in that Seattle won’t be “home” for who knows how long. New York will be my new home, my new playground, my new challenge, my best friend and worst enemy. I’m ready for this, so ready. I won’t lie and say I’m not a little bit scared because…I am. The unknown makes us uncomfortable, it’s just natural…but I believe the unknown forces us to grow in ways that we can’t even fathom. I’m ready to grow. New York has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl…there was always something about this city that sucked me in and wouldn’t let me go. So now is the time…there is no better time than now. It’s one of those “now or never” type of situations…
What does this mean for Tonhya Kae Photography you ask?
All it means is that I live in a new city and that my photos most likely won’t be lots of pretty fields and forests anymore. I’ll be focusing on things that really bring me joy. I’ll be challenging myself to explore other aspects of photography. I will still photograph people in love. I will still be in Seattle almost every other month for work. I’ll be starting from scratch as far as clients go, but I’m ready for that hustle. I miss that hustle.
I do have lots more to share about this big change, but for now I’m going to enjoy the rest of my hot tea, sit by this airport window and watch this gorgeous Seattle rain fall. Thank you Seattle, friends, family, and clients for loving me. Supporting me. And encouraging me through this transition.
Here’s to my new adventure.
xoxo.
Love it Tonhya. You will only succeed. CUZ you will trail-blaze there and you rock at what you do. Can’t wait to see what you will share more of in the future. Safe travels, praying for your move for it be smooth!
Luck! Gitit, girl. I have full faith.
very excited for you!!
COMMENT so excited for you girl!! You will rock New York!!
So thrilled for you, Tonhya! I have no doubt that you are going to produce some of your best work yet while in New York! It’s going to be so worth it.
Ah! Congrats! Big moves are always scary, but oh so exciting, challenging and the perfect opportunity for growth in unexpected areas! Wishing you the best in this new phase of your business/personal life!
BEST OF LUCK! you’ll be much closer to me now (montreal) and I’m in NYC quite a bit. Would love to meet up once day! (and maybe even finally get that boudoir session done with you) 😉
HAVE AN AMAZING TIME.
Love you and wish you all the best!!! Way to live your life to the fullest!! May God Bless you and protect you and have a freakin blast!!! Love you always Crissy
Holy Crap that’s exciting. I have to admit that you are in a place in your life where you can just do this. I mean…it’s NEW YORK! Congratulations! I have no doubt you will be JUST fine. Your work still inspires me. Can’t wait to see what you do next.
I’m beyond excited to hear about your adventure and all that God has for you! Let’s Facetime soon so Josie can say hi to Tiana 😉 Love you so much!
Do not go gentle into that good night! Explore baby and live a life that dreams are made of!! Your are such an inspiration my friend and I will live vicariously through your adventures!
All the best Tonhya!
NYC is awesome.
Looking forward to seeing what you do out there.
Good luck! I will keep reading your blog and looking at your work, I really like it.
perfectly said. so excited for you!
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LOVE the new(?) site…(sorry not on FB very much) Congrats on your move!! You are so talented, you are going to do fantastic there. And a huge BRAVO! for following your dreams.
you go girl! looking forward to watching the journey. xo
I’ve followed your work for some time now, and I just feel compelled to tell you your work is stunning, you are incredible at what you do, and I look forward to seeing your future unfold in New York!