...that's how I like to think of the emotions that my pictures hopefully evoke. I've been thinking about how unbelievably fortunate I am...in many ways, but for the purposes of this blog I'm speaking of my "work". I don't really consider it work even though it is challenging at times and sometimes tedious when editing, but to call what I do work seems to minimize how deeply I love what I do. Sure, my feet hurt, my shoulders are sore (have you SEEN the size of my camera??), my back aches and I'm and thoroughly exhausted (especially after an event)...but when someone loves the "work" I've done for them it's all worth it. And, truth be told, I tend to have a lot of fun with whomever I'm with. I cannot stand up in front of a group of people and speak eloquently or even coherently, but I can relate to people on a more personal level which is, I think, essential when photographing anyone...from one person to a group of many. I am trying to capture not only a moment in time but the emotion that goes along with it. If I'm not open and friendly and welcoming how can I expect my client to be? My son always makes fun of me for the fact that I can make friends pretty much anywhere and will talk to anyone. I find it to be a gift that someone who I may not even know wants to share a piece of their story with me. I tell my son that there is no reason NOT to talk to people. Why not be friendly? It makes life so much richer. My life is amazing because of the people that are in it as well as the people who I have yet to meet...they are all a part of the fabric of my being and I am so thankful for them all.
My "job" allows me to be witness to moments in people's lives that are unforgettably joyous. How fantastic is it that these people have me document these times in their lives?!? I get to see people at some of the most important times of their lives...
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| ...weddings... |
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| ...high school seniors... |
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| ...sports... |
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| ...pregnancy... |
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| ...heroism... |
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| ...engagements... |
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...newborns...
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| ...bar mitzvahs... |
I could keep going. It's mind boggling that I'm able to be a fly on the wall to all of these wonderful moments in time. I get to see the joy and love and kindness that flows out of these people who unknowingly inspire me. And they do inspire me on a daily basis. They make me want to just keep getting better and better at this thing they call "work".
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