In the foreground we see beautiful images and progress, but behind the scenes this photographer does struggle. This post isn't to allow me the opportunity to vent. I just want to give you a picture into what it takes to truly capture beauty and light.

I got my first dSLR 10 years ago. Along the way, I have learned a lot about gear and what it means to learn the skill. Here are a few thoughts to consider when buying gear and learning your skill. It is important to keep everything in perspective but do what it takes to improve.  

Greetings in 2016 everyone! While I have been seeing everyone's posts and conversations about resolutions, I have been thinking about how my views on self-image have changed, even in the last few months. It is so important to be healthy. As Christians we have a lot of work to do for Christ and taking care of ourselves is a good way to get things rolling. With that being said, I have found that changing the way I view myself or the expectations I have about health has given me encouragement to become healthier. So, I thought I would share a few points that helped me a lot! Here goes.

Love doesn't always look warm and fuzzy. It doesn't always whisper sweet nothings. It sometimes takes drastic measures to bring you back and make you whole. Love will even let you go just so that you realize that you need it more. Sometimes you don't even feel it coming in and transforming your life. How do I know?

There comes a time when a person just wants to fit in a niche. We want to find a place in life where we belong, can grow, and excel. Maybe I am impatient, but I felt like it took me forever to figure out my life passions. I didn't grow up wanting to be a doctor or a concert pianist. I loved WAY too many things and changed my mind frequently.