Photos.

Photography has changed my life. I'm definitely not a professional. I didn't go to school. I've never taken any kind of class. Everything I've learned has been by a little bit of research and a lot of trail and era.

Yesterday we spent the day at the pool with friends. Kinsley napped on the lounge chair. Kyleigh was content. Kayla and her friend played in the pool and I talked the day away with mine. It was peaceful. And relaxing.

And as I sat there I noticed the light in Kyleigh's eyes. I noticed the gorgeous flowers in the background. I saw how the light bounced off the pool. And I feel like I only now notice these things because of my love for photography. It's made me stop and notice the small things, and a little camera goes off in my mind and captures that moment....and my actual camera usually captures it too.

I notice little toes and ruffles on bottoms more than ever now.

I notice how Kyleigh's nose slightly scrunches up when she has a big smile.

I get to remember Kayla's facial expressions.

And I get to have pictures like this. (And I'm trying to get more. Because even though I have no make-up on and think I look fat, I know in 20 years when Kinsley has this picture of us she won't think one of those about me. She'll just be grateful for the memory.) 

Photography has done a lot more than just give me pictures. It's given me a whole new outlook on life. And I'm so thankful for that.

Have a great (what's left of it) weekend. :)