there is something about my brother.
there is something about my brother that i think you all should know.
i’ve already highlighted how incredibly talented he is. i’ve already told you how funny he is. wait…maybe i haven’t told you that… i’ve already narrated how protective he is. and i’ve already shown you how amazingly lucky he is.
but what you don’t know. what i’m just discovering. and appreciating. more and more.
is how selfless he is.
levi has one more year of school and then will graduate with his graphic design degree. he’ll marry bekah. move to bartlesville. and start working as a photographer. hopefully in his own business.
right now, he works as a designer for a local photographer in okc and freelances on the side.
he’s worked hard to develop his style. his name. his product.
he’s invested in good equipment. in programs. in education.
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then i enter the picture.
i want to start taking better pictures. i want to learn the tricks. i want to start my own business.
and so i ask for levi’s help.
.
here’s where a normal person {read: me} would start to feel territorial. selfish of competition moving in. prideful in the work they’d put in on their own. and leery of sharing too much with someone else.
it’d be easy for him to say, “go buy your own equipment.” when i ask to borrow his light diffuser. or “i have my own pictures to work on.” when i ask for help on photoshop. or “stop trying to do what i do, loser.” when i ask if i can be just like him when i grow up.
but he doesn’t.
he generously loans out his equipment. without hesitation, gives his time. and enthusiastically encourages my pursuits.
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i couldn’t ask for a better brother. i love him.
and i thought you all should to know.
