A step further in transition…
What are you doing?
That was definitely the most difficult question to answer when I became an expatriate, leaving my country, family and job at the same time.
It took me a while to accept the positive part of expatriation. A professional break, more quality time with my family, being present for my kids on this turning point… I had to make the most of the negative aspects: quitting my job, having more time with me, myself and I… And being away from my family and close friends. (for the later, I have to admit that it is still not always easy to focus on the bright side. However, distance definitely strengthen links).
A year ago, I made a leap that I thought I’d never make, I started a blog. Before that, I was a busy working mum not feeling fitted for the blogosphere. I changed and opened my mind when I left Paris for Miami. I went through a lot of questioning about life goals, read inspiring books and met creative souls…
The decisive moment was when I realized that I used to define myself by my job. Obviously, I wouldn’t be able to do so for an indefinite period of time… That’s when I realized that I needed to create something on my own. The Ca-nest blog was born… What a name! I regretted it pretty soon. No one could barely understand what it stood for, neither could I explain it clearly. Anyhow, it was a great experience. It offered me a space where I could share my passion for photography. It gave me the opportunity to discover other blogs and meet an incredible blogy and Instagram community all over the US and even farther.
In that blog, I began to portrait through pictures some girl bosses in Miami . This is a way to exploit my love for photography and have my readers discover inspiring creative souls. One thing led to another and I started to shoot pictures for my entrepreneur friends and getting more serious about this transition step by step.
I also developed a serious knowledge in social media and strong skills in the development of websites… compared with my level 0 skills before. I have to confess, I totally failed the closure of the Ca-nest blog, posting only 2 hours before its definitive shutdown! Almost anyone saw this post… Nevermind, I’m catching up now!
CarolineTillPics is the step further I am undertaking now. I’m offering Freelance services, mostly specialized in Product Photography, my favorite field, but also in Behind the Scene and Portrait… The idea is to help creative souls save the hassle of taking attractive pictures and let them focus on their core business. I am a self-made photographer and I love to capture beautiful and catchy pictures.
I’ll continue the blog in parallel, as it became an important part of my life. Even with a slower pace, I will share my feelings and travels discoveries as an expatriate in the US.
See here if you want to know more about this project…
Congrats on taking on this beautiful new challenge! I’m sure you’ll do great!!!!
Merci Quentin, oui, c’est un challenge, tu t’y connais en ce moment aussi… Choisir de changer de vie n’est jamais facile, mais il parait que la routine est encore pire…
Bravo , Caroline ! Encore une étape décisive pour toujours plus d’excellence dans ton domaine de prédilection.Tous nos vœux de succès et de reconnaissance de ton talent
Merci pour votre soutien inconditionnel et precieux!!
J’adore ton travail, quel talent! Vite, vite la suite!
Merci Alex! Je continuerai a partager les photos de nos decouvertes et nos voyages… pour vous donner envie de revenir!
Great blog, congratulation , dear Caroline.
I like the photos very much!
Thank you so much dear Claudia, it means a lot to me!!! I hope we can have a coffee soon!
Go go go!!! I didn’t know we both started blogging a year ago! Good luck, you’re a talented photographer, and a creative soul, you can do this!
Merci beaucoup Heloise pour ces encouragements! Venant d’une epouse (et fan et assistante et collaboratrice…) de photographe, ca me touche beaucoup!
We are so proud of you and very impressed by your strength facing all those challenges! What an accomplishment this new website… Love your pictures, as always!
T’es la meilleure.
Quelle bonne nouvelle ! Un grand bravo à toi 🤗 Je suis sûre que tu vas tracer ta route et continuer à développer ta créativité ! Je suis ravie de t’avoir croisée grâce à Instagram et c’est avec plaisir que je vais suivre la suite de ton aventure à Miami !
Keep the good vibes rolling 😉
Merci beaucoup Celine! C’est un plaisir pour aussi de te suivre, tu m’offres une tres belle fenetre sur Paris quand elle me manque…! J’espere que nous aurons l’occasion de nous voir bientot a Paris.