Memories

FIRST I want to start off this blog post by saying I'm sorry:

I'm sorry for leaving all of my readers in the dark.

&&

I'm sorry for my lack of posts and updates. 

I've had a lot of stuff going on in my life and my blog has been set on the back burner.

Today I'm going to talk about the importance of photography.

A photograph captures a moment in time, sure. But it also captures so much more than that.

When you look back at photos from your childhood, high school, or even a week ago--it brings back memories.

Smells, sounds, and thoughts all come pouring back into your mind.

Whether you're a professional, shoot as a hobby, or even if you're just an instagrammer you know that every time you publish your work you have the ability to create memories and conjure up feelings from others. 

It's a connection we all have and don't realize it. The photo may mean nothing to you but it could mean the world to someone else. 

I've been really homesick lately and my mom sent me this photo the other day. She was so excited she caught Mason licking his nose in the photo. 

This simple photo made me think of the feeling of the thick grass in our backyard beneath my toes. The smell of the air, the dense feeling of southern summer air, the sound of the trees rustling and the annoying dog next door barking. This snapshot brought all of those memories back to me and made me instantly realize just how homesick I really am. 

The point of this post it that memories are important. Don't underestimate the power of a photo--even one taken on a cell phone. 

xoxo