{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Refusing to Live in Someone Else\u2019s Box -- with Christian Del Rosario, Photographer Extraordinaire EP:88","description":"\u201cYou can\u2019t do that.\u201d \u201cYou have to do it this way!\u201d \u201cYou can\u2019t be good at all of that, you have to choose just one\u2026\u201d    While he doesn\u2019t come out and say it that explicitly, these are all messages Christian Del Rosario likely heard \u2013 and, thankfully, ignored \u2013 on the way to developing the artistry he creates with his cameras. You see, Christian is one of those rare photographers who is able to apply his unique vision and ability to capture the true essence of his subject \u2013 be that a person, animal, object, landscape, or structure \u2013 and share it with others in the resultant photo.   Truly, he is an artist. And his joy and gratitude for being able to combine his three major passions into his life\u2019s work is evident in his smile, his voice, and the energy he exudes, whether in person or on a podcast recording line.    Today, Laura invites Christian to tell the story of how he showed up, said \u201cyes\u201d to opportunity, and created his dream life \u2013 traveling the world, working with interesting and fun people, taking breathtaking photographs, and spending time with and supporting animals along the way.    Like many other entrepreneurs \u2013 and especially in the artist\u2019s arena \u2013 Christian didn\u2019t fully grasp the value of what he creates, early on in his work. He often shared his expertise for free, because it came so easily to him and he simply loved to get to do it. He also was wise to continue upgrading his skills, expertise, and tools, so he was able to continually upgrade his offer to those who saw the value he created through his lens.    \u201cI try to interpret the view\u2026 to see the shot and understand the experience someone else will have when they see the photos I produce,\u201d explained Christian, when Laura asked him to share what he sees and feels as he frames a shot. And if you\u2019ve ever seen his photos, you know he\u2019s truly gifted at it; his intent is evident in his results.    While he\u2019s been working as a professional photographer for 11 years, it was only a few years ago when he really gathered his thoughts, got strategic, and focused more clearly on how to continue building the life he desires and that allows him to feed and support his three passions.   To-date, he\u2019s experienced 75 countries around the world doing work for a variety of individuals and organizations, including the national travel bureaus in several countries, the United Nations World Tourism Assembly, and other organizations near and far. In fact, just after finishing recording this episode, he was headed for the airport and jetting off to Dallas, Madrid, and London for work (play?!).    Listen in on today\u2019s conversation, and you\u2019ll be intrigued to take a look at life through Christian\u2019s lens:    Instagram at thechristiandelrosario.com Facebook at Christian Del Rosario and Christian Del Rosario Photography Websites Christian Del Rosario \/ Attreo Studio Galleries and African Safari 2020   Christian\u2019s Bio   Christian combines his passion for photography with his love for travel, animals, and inspiring people. In 2008, Christian decided to follow his passion and make a career shift from the corporate world into professional photography as a full-time career. What started as a pastime has progressed into a very successful business serving clients of industry sectors.    Christian has had the distinct honor to work with the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Tourism Boards of several countries, well known restaurants, coffee companies, magazines, top self-development companies, charitable organizations, and of course -- all his friends who have pets.    When he\u2019s not writing about himself in the third person or not carrying a camera, Christian likes to go walking with his three dogs, growing Japanese maples in his backyard, and advocating for animals.    He's most proud of his experience in learning many different cultures and loves to encourage people to travel through his photographs. He lives in California and wants to have an animal rescue farm one day. ","author_name":"Making Space for Conversations That Matter with Laura Prisc","author_url":"https:\/\/www.lauraprisc.com\/podcast","html":"