Changing careers is something most of us ponder at one time during our working lives. The following stories are based on individuals from many different walks of life…that decided to join the ranks of  “turned photographer”.

“I’ve been skateboarding for almost 18 years and have been photographing skateboarding for 6½ years. I used to be sponsored by Deca skateboards, Puma shoes and a bunch of other random companies. I fell in love with photography after a good friend of mine, who was a professional photographer, hired me as one of his assistants and started showing me how everything works.” >>>read more on Skater Turned Photographer: Anthony Acosta

“Gigi Stoll fell into photography the same way she got into modeling: by following the advice of others. Growing up in southern Texas, someone suggested she model, so she did and quickly found herself with an agent. Next thing she knew she was selling her things and moving to Dallas, and within three months was scouted by City Models and flown to Paris.” >>>read more on Model Turned Photographer: Gigi Stoll

“I’m always in the water before dawn to try to snap that perfect picture as the sun rises.” >>>read more on Surfer Turned Photographer: Clark Little

“I am a full time model with Premier. I have modelled all over the world and shot ad campaigns for labels like Danielle Alessandrini and editorials for magazines like GQ. I have always been interested in the creative side to photography and by the photographer’s vision of how they decide on a story” >>> read more on Model Turned Fashion Photographer: Alex Beer

“I am a lawyer turned photographer; I take a thousand photographs every day – some in my head, some with my camera; I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life…” >>>read more on Lawyer Turned Photographer: Vanessa Jackman

“After serving as medical practitioner for 20 years, Henry Domke embarked on a second career as an artist and photographer specializing in art for healthcare facilities. Now, Domke is turning the page once again with his first book.” >>> read more on Physician Turned Photographer: Henry Domke

“A new talent has emerged from the depths of the operating room: Dr. Mark Valinsky, an internationally renowned foot surgeon now advancing in the world of celebrity photography…” >>> read more on Surgeon Turned Photographer: Dr. Mark Valinsky