CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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CityViewNC.com | 13 women in a book she plans to put together. "I want to show portraits of women — whatever, whenever they are — that can tell a story. It takes patience, and it is one shot. I want to show real women who provide for families and put them all in a book. I want to show that little girl that you can be anything. You can create a beautiful world. Being a self-taught woman who started this in my 40s, I want to show that things come together when you least expect it," Hulse says. Words of advice Another inspiration in her life was a poem she read as a teenager. "One of my favorite poems is 'Invictus' by William Ernest Henley. I remember reading the lines, 'I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul,' and thinking, 'Wow.' It talks about life, and it's how the words make you feel. at, to me, is what photos should do." For aspiring photographers, her advice is to create a name for yourself. "If you want to be a photographer, use your name, create your own brand," Hulse says. "My company is my name. It's important for me to meet people and be my genuine self. And I want to be me. In photography, if you don't differentiate yourself, you get lost. at's how I see it." Hulse says she expected it would take a while to get her name out, especially not being in Los Angeles or New York. But she has hopes for her end game. "When people see a photo and recognize it by my name, that is when it will all be worth it." Her photos have been displayed in galleries in New York, Chicago, Washington, and Europe. "I'm anticipating being able to work in Paris, London and Milan," she says. "Something I've always done is dream big. Even if it takes a while, I will do what I can to make those dreams come true." She said passion is the driver. "Do what makes you happy. e moment you are not happy, the passion has le. Falling into fashion photography has been a dream, and it's something I have an eye to do. Everything I've done is self-taught, and starting a business is hard. But I've done it. Even on days when I'm not doing my best and feel the struggle, I have support from my husband and keep going." Is your home secure? 4.9 out of 5 Customer Reviews 910.483.1196 HolmesSecurity.net We have Eastern NC's only LOCAL UL-listed, 5-diamond central monitoring station with 24/7/365 superior service for your peace of mind. Security Cameras • Alarm Systems Monitored Smoke & CO detectors Keyless door locks • Video doorbells & more Is your home secure?