Why Photography?

I feel like this post is really just for me. A way I can remind myself why I am studying what I am studying. So Why Photography? Thinking back, I've never really had a passion to do anything because I never knew what it was I wanted to be when I grew up. I know I enjoyed dancing and sports but, they were always just a hobby for me. There was always someone better which I didn't mind because I knew I was doing it just for fun. I also did it as a way to stay in shape because I like a lot of other people, hate the thought of having to workout. I'd rather do something fun that I enjoy while at the same time staying active and in shape. My senior year of high school, I had to take a fine arts class so, I chose Photography. I figured, "Hey you take a picture, get a good grade, pass the class, easy A." So first assignment, I take my pictures and turn them in. Easy enough. We show them in class everyone loves my photos, especially the teacher. I think, "Hey beginner's luck." Next assignment, take my pictures and turn them in. Everyone loves them again. I even get asked to have one put in a gallery. To me it wasn't a big deal, at least I never realized it before. I graduate high school and that's it, no more photography. College comes around and I take all dance classes thinking that's what I want to be for the rest of my life, at least I wouldn't mind it. I take beginning ballet which makes me realize how bad I am at it and how hard it is for me. The structure, the movements, everything. Ugh, dance isn't my passion. What now? I end up seeing an Ad about The Art Institute so, I do some research. Aww, of course! I start going to school and I realize, I am definitely a photographer. I love capturing those moments that people tend to forget about. The moments that they forget how they feel. I like capturing that moment and having it to always look back on. To remember exactly how I or others felt that day, that time, that moment. Yes, its true we will always have our memories but, to be able to see a photo of how you felt that day I believe, is so much more rewarding. It will literally bring you back to that moment. That is,  Why Photography. :)

The baby is the size of a raspberry this week.
Thank you to anyone reading.
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