behind the lens

when i was a little girl my tiny self, every morning would grab a capri sun, her rainbow butterfly flip flops, and her little point and shoot camera and set out for the day taking hundreds of pictures. they usually consisted of rocks, flowers, my favorite barbie dolls, or my friends enjoying themselves in their barbie jeeps. my spare time consisted staring at national geographic magazines for hours admiring the amazing pictures. my love for photography started long before i knew my multiplication and has impacted me much more than all the multiplication in the world ever will.

i have owned more cameras than i can remember and have taken more pictures than most people take in a lifetime. growing up my love for photography has increased, and i will forever cherish every picture i have and will ever take. for practically my whole life i have had a camera in my hand, but it was not until recently that i faced my fears and finally began my own little business. one day one of my best friends texted me and asked me to take his senior pictures.. i was very hesitant cuz wow that is freaky and i had so many "what if's" in my head, but after an hour of hesitation i finally said YES! after i took his pictures i had so many people asking me, so i decided to quit my job and pursue my dream as a photographer. i made more money in the next two weeks than working two 40 hour weeks. i have loved every picture i have taken and feel like i have progressed so much this last month, and i owe it all to my best friend.

thanks, benjamin:)

photography is a passion of mine and i am so incredibly happy i have had these experiences this past month to shoot the most incredible people. i've made new friends, met so many new people, and have learned so many new things this past month. i still have a long way to go, but i finally feel confident and am beginning to find my own style, which is more than i could ever ask for. i am so grateful for photography, and what it allows me to feel.

here are a few photos from a few of my favorite shoots this past month!!