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Myra Ray Where do you get inspiration?
My inspiration comes from my surroundings and spending time doing Reiki. Whether it’s a beautiful flower, my children, an image or a quote that quickly passes, each can be inspiring.
What makes you successful?
I work hard to get to know my clients and their industry. And I have an awesome team. Trusting in myself and knowing my weaknesses are my greatest strengths.
Catherine Davis Where do you get inspiration?
Nature/God, family, friends, and community. Nature, becauseI love the seasons -- the crisp air of fall, the dewey air of the summer, the changing leaves, the smell of rain, the ever-changing sky. In spite of the development, there is beauty everywhere. As for family, my husband and I are very lucky to have two children, in college now, and they motivate and inspire me daily.
What makes you successful?
Undying optimism and desire to make a positive impact.
What makes you most proud?
I believe the most valuable work I do is family portraits, capturing moments of connection between family members. Ideally, this is at a normal time of life, but for my carpe diem* families catherinedavisphotography.com/pay-it-forward features photos taken at a moment when one parent is facing a life threatening condition. I know these sessions are meaningful as I have helped many of them reprint a photo for display at the memorial service. RESIDENCE: HOMETOWN: POSITION: EDUCATION: FAMILY: PETS: CAUSES: HONORS: INTERESTS: 26
North Raleigh Chattanooga, TN Professional Photographer Boston University, BFA Graphic Design Husband, Todd; children, Laird (22), Wheeler (20) Apollo (rescue tabby) Diabetes: Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Association; Cancer Support: Tour de Femme, which supports Angel Fund at Rex Hospital and Kay Yow Foundation; Flashes of Hope: Volunteer since 2008; Interfaith Food Shuttle 2016 Pictorial Portrait, 1st Place (Professional Photographers of North Carolina) Bicycling (discovered cycling at age 14, taking a bike trip to the Canadian Rockies; has traveled by bicycle in Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and more)
What makes you most proud?
I am most proud of my two children, Quinn and Darrell. Knowing that they are happy and living their life to the fullest lets me know that I did something right with them. Professionally, celebrating my 5-year anniversary with my business Print and Web Designer. RESIDENCE: Durham HOMETOWN: Burlington POSITION: Nifty Designer, Inspired Trainer, Reiki Master FAMILY: Son, Quinn (33) and, daughter-in-law Kristen; son Darrell (30); granddaughter, Adelyn Gail (1) PET: Tina (pure bred diva rescue mutt) CAUSES: ALS, Trevor Project INTERESTS: Reiki; time with friends and family, binge-watching TV
