Why I Shoot

Ellie is a little over two years old now. Two years ago from about this time, I started to fall in love with photography. I was inspired by so many people, so many fantastic photographers, so many good friends, and especially by my children. I started reading everything I could about my camera. I read through the manual a few times, and pretty much everything else I could get my hands on, and practiced a lot. I've learned so much, and I am very sure that it will be a life long process.

I was thinking about why I love photography so much, and it occurred to me that through editing my pictures, I get to really see my children. I freeze their quickly changing lives for just a moment. I stare at the image, mold it into how I perceive them to be, and study their eyes, smile, and mannerisms. Real life candids are my favorite because those are the shots that twenty years down the road, I will return to and remember and smile. I want my house to be covered in them and I also love making those types of memories for others.

I will always have a camera at hand. I do not want to miss anything. These sweet children are growing, and time will continue to move forward, eventually they will no longer be under my care, but I will always have little bits of them, as they are now, captured forever.

I think that is pretty cool.

Here is a random play day, outside, with an over-sized truck and the two I have left all day at home with me...coming up!

Blinky eyes

Monster face!

Someone found her pockets!

Sweet big brother.

Ellie's returning the love.

And now a few from playing around the house!

Ellie loves poking her brothers ears. They think it's hilarious.

Puppy pile!

I love this, they just look happy. Kids really know how to live. :)

Logan's the idea man.

I don't know why, but I adore this one! Linc loves watching his little sister. Ellie loves cookies. It's nice combo. :)