the true beginning . . .

My middle and high school friends would remember me always having a camera in my hands. They would get annoyed that I wanted to take another picture. I was developing film every week which thrilled my mom. I've always loved being able to capture moments, a still shot to me captures not only that instance in action but the emotions that were involved, the thoughts that weren't said, the dialogue that was, and the setting.  A still shot tells a story, whether happy or sad, adventurous or calm, it tells an amazing and unforgettable story.  And for some reason at a young age I knew I wanted to remember everything about my life. Some say I have (and always have had) an old soul enjoying things that mature adults would treasure.  Twenty years after I first began annoying my friends with capturing every moment of our lives, I am still carrying a camera around, still saying "Alright everyone get in!" Now that I have celebrated many friends and families weddings, many births of babies, my nephews and nieces sporting events and birthdays, I have realized I love this stuff! I love being behind the camera looking for those moments that are truly meant to be captured. So I'll continue to annoy but you will all thank me later.