As a photographer I’m very lucky. Life is created moment by moment. Behind the camera I get to see that people really live their lives by the things that take their breath away. I get to be there when they say I do, sing happy birthday, or celebrate a life well spent. I’ve photographed babies being born, A Korean boy’s first birthday, a sweet sixteen, a twenty first kegger,, and the funeral of a decorated war vet.
There is a down side. I spend time with other families more than my own. Sometimes, even when I’m home I am editing or cleaning equipment. I still think I get to see my family more than other people. I try to have coffee ready for my wife in the morning; I get my kids dressed and ready for school. I make everyone breakfast. Then as soon as I’m finished I grab my backpack and head out the door. Some days I shoot a lot, some days nothing worth keeping.
I’ve won awards, been published, and got to travel to some really incredible places. Things and places other photographers only dream about. I often get to take my family. I don’t get to spend a lot of time with them, but they get to enjoy the trip with them, but it’s a comfort knowing they’re close. There are the other trips though, the ones where I’m alone. Sometimes it’s good, 20 miles from people, days without talking or noise. I realize then how lucky I am. I get to see things most people don’t. Go places where most people can’t, just me and my gear.
I chase light and capture moments. I live my life out of a Lowepro backpack…
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