Taking pictures for me...

This last year has been intense. Awesome...but intense. Last January, I resolved to take more pictures of my family. I had taken so many pictures of other people and wasn't very good about documenting my own world. I followed through and in 2010, I took lots and lots of pictures of my own kiddos (some of which I featured right here on the blog). I feel really good about that:-)

About a month ago in the beginning of December, I had a crazy Saturday booked. It was perfect picture-taking weather; the clouds looked as if they may burst at any given moment but held off so that I was able to meet with all three families. The colors POPPED like crazy that day and I didn't have to think about shadows once. These are the days I dream about!

And then the most amazing thing happened. My first session began and ended on schedule and because I had planned for the unexpected, I had about an hour before my next session. Instead of hopping in my car and staring at my blackberry for 60 minutes straight, I opted to pop in a new memory card and take a walk. It was one of the most peaceful hours I spent all year. I took about ten million pictures and they were all for me. The hills that I walked through inspired me and I felt so happy. This single hour reminded me why I got into the photography business. I LOVE taking pictures! This year, I resolve to take more walks, just me and my camera. I resolve to capture the inspiring things and moments in my life and in the world around me.