It is a new year, or a new-ish year. I never jump into anything without thinking it through and I prefer to follow my passions whenever possible. So, I really wanted to do some sort of project this year, but I wanted it to be something that I would stick to! While I like the idea of a 365 project, I’ll be honest, I would lose interest if I felt chained to my computer every day. So, I’ve decided to do a 52 project, as in 52 weeks this year.
I’ve had some time this weekend to read a book I recently purchased and it has really given me a lot of food for thought. I love photography, but I never really thought of what kind of photography I love. It didn’t take me long to realize where my heart lies, where it has always been. I love a story and I love photography that captures those moments. Yōlō photography is all about capturing those moments, both the good ones and the bad ones, from birth until death. These are the moments that mold us, create us, and tell our stories. Our good moments are the rewards from living the struggle every day. Our good moments make all the other ones bearable and worth while. So, while thinking of the direction I want to take my photography, I started thinking of many of the moments in my life that have shaped me–the good and the bad. I thought of the people that helped me along my journey to who I am now and how precious a gift it would be to share that with them. So, starting this week I plan on posting the story of a fondest memory or a memorable moment in my life. I hope to have the post up by Wednesday, but if not then, the weekend.
So, here are a few pictures of the person who continues to give me memorable moments and who has greatly defined the direction of my life. Here is my son:
And this is why most photographers leave their children at home! Mr. D had to join the party…this is what happens to the child of a photographer.
by Erica
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