Maybe... maybe not, time will tell

I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I started taking pictures when I was in 5th grade, which was the same year I started writing poetry. Looking back I laugh because my poems were about chocolate, candy and school supplies. I was in 5th grade though, so I am glad they were about those things that seem appropriate for that age. My pictures however have pretty much stayed the same. I have always liked to take pictures of people who aren't looking at the camera, it helps get a sense of what they are really doing and not a forced smile that must be held. I take pictures with smiles and poses too, but most of the time I yell, "look here" and then snap the picture quickly! I am not a professional by any means and I have a lot to learn, but I did take classes and go to photography camps growing up, which included making my own soapbox camera that worked and developing my own pictures! I think sometimes that I should take college classes and develop my skills better so that I can take pictures as a profession, but we will see... maybe my "skills" are only in my head. Here are some of the pictures that I have taken and I really like the best.

 

The first time we went to the beach as a family and the first time I saw the Ocean myself.

 

We went to Fort Macon and I took this picture from afar.

 

Bruce's first day of kindergarten back when he was 5, which seems like a long time ago since he will be starting 3rd grade soon.

 

Levi was eating a cookie I believe, and he was making a silly face. I just love this picture because this is truly Levi!

 

Right before Matt deployed in 2011 we went to the Smoky Mountains.

 

I love the rain and being from Missouri I really miss the thunderstorms and rain showers that were a likely constant at times. I am surprised I got this photo here 3 years ago.

 

The boys were playing football and Levi was mid-tackle when I got this picture!

 

On a hike in the mountains I saw these flowers.

 

When Matt was in Iraq his parents came and took the boys and me to Myrtle Beach, this was our first night on the beach and Levi's first time remembering seeing the beach.

 

The sky from Myrtle Beach, so pretty and pink and blue!