The lack of set plans will allow Christian to truly experience what each location has to offer, to fully immerse himself into the culture, to get to know the people, and to capture this all with his camera. “I really just want to catch people in their element, whatever that may be. And hopefully…capture the emotion.”
With a strong passion for both people and photography, Christian’s brilliant style can bring life to an ordinary setting. He has the uncanny ability to see a moment, feel that moment, and translate it through his lens.
He says: “I guess an amazing landscape can spark an emotion in people, but I would much rather catch the emotion of a person in my photos.” Christian’s journey will be an exploration of the human condition around the world.
LifeVicarious, the photoblog, will be updated whenever there is an available internet connection. Full of images and the occasional story of Christian’s adventures, LifeVicarious will become a virtual tour of the world, where we, the viewers, will be allowed to experience the adventures of this 31 year old globe-trekker, all from the convenience of our homes.
In addition to gaining a lifetime of experiences, Christian hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams. “Part of my goal is to get people to take a trip of their own.” A trip, maybe around the world, or perhaps simply a journey of self-realization to taking those first steps to making one’s own dream come true. “…You do have to live life to the fullest, you only go around once. And if I can seriously play even a small part of someone making the decision to follow a dream, I will consider this trip, this blog, and the stories, a complete success.”
So pack your virtual bags and let’s hit the road. Come with me as we follow Christian, and live the LifeVicarious; it promises to be one heck of a ride.
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Article comments
1 - A.L. Harper
Wow! A fabulous photographer, a great writer and an angle of mercy. You are truly a renaissance woman. I miss you by the way.
2 - chantal
Thanks Andrea!....I miss you too!! but it looks like we BOTH have been quite busy ;)
3 - The Marquise
Lovely idea, and something I've tried to do as much as possible myself when I travel. However, doing it on vacation versus doing it as a lifestyle are two very different things. How refreshing it is to see someone still 'going for it'. I wish him all the luck and I will be following along, and have plenty of good tips for Australia and New Zealand.
4 - Jet in Columbus
Looked forward to this sincy ou told me about it in the car. you'd make a great teacher on the subject.
Jet
5 - chantal
thanks Jet :)
6 - Howard Dratch
Chantal. The man has the right idea and a good eye. I, long ago, dumped the job (psychiatric social work) for photography and loved it. I didn't take this kind of plunge into world travel and, now, wish I had.
It shows yet again that you should do what you have to do and what feels right and is fulfilling. Not to follow dreams is to make sure they won't be caught.
7 - diana hartman
I am pleased to tell you this article is being featured in the Culture Focus today, September 18th.
Diana Hartman
Culture Editor
8 - Kerly
Chantal, nice story. I like it. I realized just some 20 minutes ago that Christian had visited my blog and he was pretty generous with his comments. Cool.
I really hope that only good things happen to him during that trip.
9 - Jet in Columbus
Wednesday November 15th is Chantal's birthday!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHANTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!