My memory of him is built from beautifully told stories by my family. Of a man who never went anywhere without his camera. A man who saw beauty and art in capturing a photograph. I had the chance to look at some of his photos a few years ago now, some of which brought tears to my eyes. I felt close to him and truly inspired. It was an easy decision for me to get his initials tattooed on my wrist, so every time I take a photograph, he's there with me.
My true passion for photography was awakened upon a trip to Europe when I was 17 years old. Surrounded by history embedded in beautiful architecture, it's no wonder that I fell in love.....
One day, I hope to travel back to these places and recapture the essence of Europe with a more mature eye and steady hand. Taking in the cities and the sites in an entirely different way.
In the same way an artist paints with a paintbrush, a photographer paints with a camera. Each photo creative, original and lovingly composed. Capturing and editing a photo is like a piece of art to me. Art that is interpretative to each individual who sees it, evoking emotion and wonder. In the words of Carl W. Buechner, "They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." That is what I want people to feel when they see my photos.
There is so much more on this spectacular earth to see. The world is my canvas full of untouched beauty yet to be discovered. I look forward to learning and discovering more about photography and myself in the years to come.
"The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." - Mitch Albom