Page 9 - Just Better Care Possible Magazine - Issue 2

To view Mitch’s photography collection, visit his Instagram page @bampsy_aerial_imagery or Facebook page Bampsy Aerial Imagery.
a digital SLR with me, but it was just a hobby.
“We went to the local jetty at Kingscliff and I realised it was pretty easy, and it snowballed from there. The drone was also crash proof, which was
handy,” he laughed.
Having grown up close to the water, coastal cliff
faces and the rolling ocean are Mitch’s favourite locations to shoot, and when you look at his images, it’s easy to see why.
“Byron is the best place to photograph, because I can capture shots of the boys surfing and catch up with the crew at the beach.
“I’ve grown up around the ocean, so one of the hardest things post accident is getting used to not surfing and being in the water every day. At least with the drone photography I can still get a lot closer.
“I went on a cruise recently to the South Pacific for 10 days and I got some killer images there.”
Mitch still faces tough days. His long-term recovery will take time, but he is happy to fill his days with shooting new locations, catching up with friends, and sharing his positive outlook with those who are also having a tough time.
“Everyone has bad days, and I had a pretty negative outlook for a long time, but then I decided that wasn’t good enough,” he said.
“You should always give something a go at least once, and then if you don’t feel comfortable, stop, but don’t give up before first seeing what is possible.
“I’m so glad that I got out and gave something new a go, and now I love it. Photography is such a massive part of my life now, and a hobby that is slowly turning into a career.
“You can’t change what has happened, but you can change where you’re headed. Find what is possible.”
Mitch’s positive outlook on life led to his position as brand ambassador for Just Better Care’s Gold Coast campaign Year of Possibilities.
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