What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

I loved capturing a day that brings a couple joy.

Weddings can fly by for a couple and I loved capturing the moments and details that they may have missed, and the feelings they’ll never forget.

I loved the details, center pieces, keep sakes, decor.

The little decorations that the couple chose.

Highlighting the time and effort put into the day.

I loved being surrounded by love and joy.

Weddings grounded me, while also igniting parts of me that life overshadows.

I loved the confidence I felt when I got that photograph.

The one that speaks a thousand words.

I loved getting to know the couples.

Then, finding a way to tell the story through pictures.

I loved the creativity and attention to detail it brought out in me.

I loved the time and attention I gave to making sure the photographs were perfect.

I loved capturing the joy their loved ones had during their day.

I loved capturing the innocence of the flower girls.

I loved being around the friendships of the bridal party.

I loved the moms of the bride and groom.

The pride they wore for their children.

I loved noticing a moment that’s hidden in the background.

I loved the feeling of being behind the camera.

I loved the respect most of the guests gave.

I loved the control of the moments I had.

It balanced out the lack of control in my life.

I loved how important it was to me.

I loved the praise and appreciation from the couple and their guests.

I loved the couple that dressed up and wanted to remember that moment and ask me to snap a picture.

It makes me sad that I allowed my self-doubt and lack of support from my partners stop me.

Photography was always so important to me.

Something I respected and was excited for.

Now, I don’t even own a camera and have no network or connections to even try to do it again.

Maybe one day.

When surviving isn’t the norm.

And I can give the art the attention and value it deserves.

Until then, my iPhone and memories will hold space.