From Photography to VR to Web: How I’m Future-Proofing My Creative Career (and Why I Believe You Can Too)

If you had told me years ago that I’d go from working as a fashion and portrait photographer to immersive VR design, and then to web design and development, I probably would have smiled politely—and not believed you for a second.

But here I am. And I’ve learned along the way that careers, especially creative ones, rarely move in straight lines.

Industries shift. Tech evolves. Expectations change. And these days, it feels like everything is moving faster than we can keep up.

The truth is, I feel the same anxiety many of us do right now. Watching AI redefine roles, seeing companies lay off talented people, feeling that pressure to always be learning more, doing more, being more. It’s exhausting. And it can feel really uncertain.

I don’t have it all figured out—but what’s helped me stay grounded is realizing that every experience I’ve had still counts. Nothing I’ve done has been wasted.

Every Skill Builds on the Last

Looking back, my journey might look a little all over the place on paper. But to me, it feels like one long thread—woven through different mediums, but always about one thing: how we tell stories and how we connect with people through design.

📷 In photography, I learned how light, composition, and storytelling shape perception.
🕶 In VR, I saw how space, interaction, and accessibility can transform experiences.
💻 In web development, I’ve been able to bring together both creativity and function—building things that aren’t just beautiful, but usable and inclusive.

And alongside all that, living and working across countries, speaking five languages, adapting to new cultures—all of it has shaped how I show up, collaborate, and solve problems.

What the Landscape Looks Like Right Now

This year, the creative and tech world feels like it’s shifting under our feet:

• AI tools are automating tasks we thought were safe.

• Low-code and no-code platforms are changing how we build.

• AR and VR are moving beyond buzzwords into everyday products. (There may still be a long way to go IMO, unfortunately)

• Accessibility and sustainability are no longer side conversations—they’re core expectations.

In this environment, I’ve come to believe that the most valuable skill isn’t mastering one tool—it’s staying adaptable, curious, and open to change.

What’s Helped Me Stay Adaptable (Maybe It’ll Help You Too)

💡 Think in skills, not titles.
Your title might change. Your tools might change. But the way you solve problems, communicate ideas, and connect with people—that stays with you.

💡 Layer skills instead of starting over.
When I learned web development, I didn’t leave behind what I knew about visual storytelling or interaction design. I just added to it. Every layer makes your work richer.

💡 Stay curious—but kind to yourself.
You don’t have to chase every trend or master every new tool. But staying open, asking questions, and being willing to experiment keeps the work interesting.

💡 Find your people.
Community matters—especially in times of uncertainty. Whether it’s peers, collaborators, or mentors, having a circle to learn from (and vent to!) makes all the difference.

I’m Still Figuring It Out—But Maybe We All Are

This isn’t one of those “Here’s the perfect career roadmap” posts. I’m still learning, still adapting, still sometimes questioning my next step.

But if there’s one thing I know, it’s that the skills we pick up along the way—the winding paths, the pivots, the experiments—they’re what make us resilient.

They’re what keep us moving forward, even when the ground feels shaky.

So if you’re feeling uncertain about your own path right now—you’re not alone. I’d love to hear how you’re navigating change.

Let’s keep the conversation going.

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