My father is a photographer so I grew up spending much time in front of the camera but I also had some practice behind the camera. As a child one could most likely find me with some sort of camera in my hand on vacations, outings or at special events. I got my first camera when I was about six and I was so proud. My dad bought me my first SLR camera about ten years ago, so I taught myself how to use the film camera. Once I had kids I've always had a camera draped around my neck, I found my most favorite subjects. I had a point and shoot digital camera and although I took many pictures and even some worthy shots, I would get frustrated by my limitations an automatic point and shoot camera put on me. Then I got my first digital SLR and have found a new love for photography. When I have my camera or am editing pictures, I lose track of time, it doesn't seem like work. Normally in my life as a mother, I have multiple thoughts streaming through my head but when I'm taking pictures I'm only thinking about one thing...just being right there where I am.
Through all my different types of cameras however, one thing has remained constant...the desire to capture a look, an expression or a feeling in one click. This is what I love about photography; to look through the view finder to see a new perspective, one you may have not have noticed unless you focused your eye into the frame... and then be able to document that moment.
