Grateful...

Ever since I took my first photography class in high school I was  hooked. In college I would have been happy to spend all my free time in the darkroom. I see the world around me in photographs. I curse myself if I see something amazing and don't have my camera. I don't mind staying up way later than I should to edit photos. I see something special and beautiful in every face and I love being able to capture it with my camera lens. So I am so, so very grateful to the families who have entrusted me with capturing their memories this year. It truly is  a tremendous honor and  one I don't take lightly. I look forward to more smiles and giggles and happy photos in 2012. Here are a few of my favorites from 2011.