Roger Crawford in his wisdom says being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional. The quote succintly illustrated the journey of Amina, a 25-year-old lady who was struggling to make ends meet as an aspiring photographer.
One of the challenges Amina faced is depression because that she has no one to mentor her and care for her on photography mission, rather she has responsibility to care for her aging mother which demands larger part of time.
Despite all adversaries she encountered on her journey, she stood firm and committed to handling lens to add glamour to outlook of people she came across. With her consistent on the path of profession Amina choose, her destiny to succeed on the path speaks for her when she eventually meet renowned artist of high repute who was ready to assist her in all fronts to scale up.
Amina’s conversation with the renowned artist did not only reignites her passion for photographer but boost her morale, change her psyche about what life offered her and what she wants for herself.
Amina’s regains her strength to take over her destiny, through her journey of resilience laced with commitment and believe in one’s dreams. With consistency in her job; she becomes a voice to reckon with in photography, capturing memorable events and recreating unforgettable memories through her lens.
With singular mindset of not returning to trenches, Amina rewrites her story in the best form and make herself a brand in the industry. She did not achieve this with resentment mind, her strong determination to succeed guide her to overcome all the challenges before. Quality service delivery to anyone that gave her gigs, earned her a space in the community and among loved ones.
Amina becomes model for aspiring photographers through her mentoring platform to give back to society in her little way.
By Hammed O. Hamzat
