I can still remember the moment I was inspired to be a photographer. I was in 8th grade at a girl friends house for dinner. On her refrigerator was a photograph that her older sisters boy friend had taken and developed in the dark room. I remember looking at the photograph and thinking I wanted to take photography when I got to high school. I want to be able to take cool pictures of my friends. Photography 101 was really limited for freshmen but I got in. On the first day of school Mr. St Morris showed the class amazing photographs he took while in the Peace Corps in Honduras. After the first day of school my father who was an armature photographer himself took me to buy my first 35mm Nikon camera. I thought I was so cool with my camera. Every photographer will tell you about the first time they watched their print come to life in the developer. It’s such a magical experience. I took photography all four years in high school and am still in touch with Mr. St Morris. Being a wedding photographer I find that my clients often become cherished friends. Which means I’m still taking cool pictures of my friends.