Gosh, I love what I do

I couldn't figure out how to write this post. I typed, back spaced, typed again, and cleared the page a zillion times. I didn't know how to exactly express the thoughts and feelings that went through my mind as I edited this family session. I couldn't help but think about the ups and downs every family goes through as a unit. Some family more than others, but I'm almost sure we all have them, the ups and downs that is. How we handle these situations, as a individuals and as a family, is what makes the difference in our families. While editing this session, I smiled at my computer as I went through the images, I couldn't help but feel happy. I felt joy to see this very special family so happy, together. I put myself in their shoes at that very moment as a mother, daughter, and sibling, and, like them, I felt so blessed to have my family, regardless of our ups and downs (and God knows we have em;). It was an absolute pleasure to capture these fun moments with Marilyn (mom), Ivette (daughter), and Marcos (son). Although the complete family was not all there, 4 really cute grandkids were out of town, Mom wanted to at least update her photos with her now grown up kids. I could not have felt more honored that she chose me to help her accomplish that. I just love that those I photograph also benefit from my passion for photography. It's my love for photography and their love for each other that make for some special and memorable moments that keep me staring and smiling at my computer screen thinking..."Gosh I love what I do".

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.-- Anthony Brandt"