Deciding to pursue an artistic or creative career path isn’t for the faint of heart. Challenges will abound, but so many of the artists we speak with couldn’t be happier with their choice. So, we asked them about how they made the decision in the first place.

Frankie Spontelli | Commercial Photographer

I decided to pursue a creative career because being behind the camera spoke to me more than any other job or hobby I had ever tried. Through high school and college, I dealt with ADHD and once I started picking up the camera more and more it gave me the ability to focus in and hone in one thing at a time, very different than how my brain and attention span would normally operate. I had always wanted to be some kind or ‘artist’ but it wasn’t going to be through drawing or painting, I’m terrible at traditional art forms… the camera was this tool to create these adventure visions I would see in my mind, and then I’d try my best to replicate them and bring them to life. Read more>>

Gregg Hoffman | Photographer and Fly Fisher

The simple answer is pure enjoyment. I have been making photographs my entire life, and earned a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art Photography from Colorado State University. I also have a bit of a fly fishing addiction. So making Alpine Fish Photos has been a fun way to combine my interests. Throughout my photography training and career, my goal has been making the ultra sharp focused image. Alpine Fish Photos is a completely different style of creativity. This work is fast, loose and taken with a point and shoot camera, all while making sure that my subject swims away healthy. Read more>>