Pool is such a difficult game that playing it well demands the total commitment of a player’s time, energy, and thought. In pool, Roger realized, the future was, to say the least, extremely limited. The terms of their partnership were the traditional ones between a hustler and his stakehorse: Terry absorbed any losses Terry and Roger split any winnings fifty-fifty. For the past two years he had been staking a player named Roger who was riding with him now to Houston. Not a particularly good pool shooter himself, Terry got action by staking others. He liked cards, he liked dice, and he liked pool. Terry’s money came from a successful family business, but his real passion was gambling. He was a short, round, rather wistful-looking man, about 35 or 40, whose baggy work pants and cheap short-sleeved shirt camouflaged the large roll of cash he carried in his pockets. Terry, who owned the Winnebago, was a stakehorse, a financial backer. The two men were not only friends but also a business partnership of a kind long recognized in pool halls across the country. They were going to a pool hall named Goofey’s where there was usually action, enough action to warrant driving 160 miles. Facebook: gamblers live at night and the two men riding in a Winnebago from Austin to Houston thought this night would be a long one.Don’t get stuck in comparing yourself to others, because your creativity is unique. My greatest advice would be to remember that you are unique, and bring something different to the table than anyone else. Being consistent, posting photos, reels, and stories, and keeping up with clients is something that is not always easy, but so extremely beneficial. Showing up, even when its hard is something that brought me a greater social media presence and following. Social media in my opinion is quite frankly one of the hardest parts of running a business whose clientele is directly correlated with social media applications like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc. I cannot wait to see where it will take me upon my graduation this fall.Īny insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence? What once started as a side hustle and a passion, has turned into the most fulfilling and rewarding jobs ever. I currently run Desert in Bloom Photography almost full time, while continuing my education at Sam Houston State University where I am majoring in Public Relations + Advertising. When I started this business as an incoming college freshman, I had no clue where it would lead me throughout college and just how special it would become. This business has turned into more than I ever thought it would and is only continuing to surpass my wildest dreams. What else should we know about how you took your side hustle and scaled it up into what it is today? I started a small group on Instagram which as turned into much more than a community, but has provided me with the greatest friends and connected me with photographers across the world. Finding community over competition is huge, and I wanted to provide a space that connects photographers for the greater good. I am located in Conroe, Texas where I currently attend Sam Houston State University and also work alongside the Bearkat Athletic Department as a sports photographer.Ī huge goal of mine was to create a greater community. I currently service the Greater Houston area where I have met so many amazing clients that have turned into friends. It has definitely been one of the wildest rides, but I truly would not change it for the world. Being a part of my client’s most special moments is quite frankly my favorite thing ever.Īfter finding my love and passion for photography, I started Desert in Bloom Photography in the summer of 2018 with only hopes of what it has become. I am a lover of nostalgia + memories to last a lifetime. I am a couple, portrait, and wedding photographer based in Conroe, Texas specializing in warm, authentic storytelling. The images we as photographers capture, provide these emotions and feelings of nostalgia, just one of the things that make our work so unique and meaningful.Īwesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers. My mission has become to provide individuals with nostalgic moments that will last a lifetime and capture moments and memories we can only dream to remember one day. What once started as a toy plastic camera has turned into one of my biggest dreams. Cliche enough, I have carried a camera in hand since I was a little kid. I created Desert in Bloom Photography in the summer of 2018 to start storytelling for the wild + warm at heart. What should we know?Ĭapturing warm and authentic moments of nostalgia to last a lifetime, this is something I hold so close to my heart Let’s start with the story of your mission. We were lucky to catch up with Jade Salinas recently and have shared our conversation below.
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