When I was 10 years old there was a photographer at a school event I remember thinking that she was beautiful and I wanted to be her when I grew up. Since that day I have wanted to be a photographer. My high school didn't have a photography class, so as soon as I was in college I took a black and white film photography class. I loved everything about it; composition, focal lengths, even the dark room was magical for me. At the time, I was working full time and going to school full time, I didn't have the time or the money for the equipment. I felt like something I loved was out of my reach and that my dream was slipping away from me.
Fast forward 14 years, at my current job there came an opportunity to take photos at events. It was the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. It was like I was given a second chance at my dream, I felt alive and blessed. For the last year I have been the office photographer and I have been able to take classes to improve my skills.
Here are some I took of my sister and her children:
Here are some of the photos I have taken of my friends children:
This is my work featuring my brothers:
