A girl is defined by how she outwardly appears right? So how do you define a girl who loves minitrucks, heck anything on wheels really? One who also loves to photograph said wheeled vehicles? Well I don't know exactly how to define her but I know that girl is me. You want to get to know me? Well here is your chance.
How do I begin? Well you know my photography, and you probably know my truck by now. But here is the scoop, Ive been around for years. Started getting into the scene in my teens mainly through boyfriends with badass cars. Loved it, but I sure never enjoyed just being the significant other of those guys. Where was the respect? Where was MY bomb ass ride? Hmm it was time to begin. So I started with my daily, a good old 1996 Geo tracker. Yup, boy did I love that little SUV. Tricked her out pretty awesome for a 90's minitruck too. 16" wheels (Hey, they were huge then!), bags, interior, and beautiful paint. Even won some trophies! But then I had to fade out for awhile. Married life started and with it came all sorts of craptastic responsibilities. Unfortunately, Miss Topless (the trackers nickname not earned by me I swear! she was a convertible you pervs!) had to be sold to make way for a reliable daily.
So 8 years of marriage came to an end and I was plumb sick of being told Id never have a mini again. So what did I do, yup started a new project. So I picked up the new toy. A gorgeous 91 GMC ext cab. Love this girl, love her to pieces from day 1. Apparently so did the stray cats living in the cab! Oh yes she needed an overhaulin! So year one, primer, body drop, air, engine swap and good old Betty was ready to roll. Now here is where the photography comes in so pay attention! I picked up my now ex-husbands camera and figured out damn ... this auto photography is fun! Now mind you, Ive always loved photography but never thought to combine the two hobbies together. So I started practicing.
And more practicing...
Come winter, Betty got an overhaul and so did my camera. Now here we are in the '12 show season and I'm starting to make a name for myself. Starting to get recognized for my truck and for my photog skills. Work work work is all I do, focus focus focus! Dropt N Destroyed was my first show I was completely solo for, no more spouse, no club, just me. And guess who I run into? FINALLY the Freaks Of Nature IN/OH/MI chapters. Damn these boys turn out great. I finally feel like I fit somewhere! So here you have it, the abridged version of Beth! Don't worry, I promise my writing skills are much better, but this was a good way for you to get to know a little about me!
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