I may be new to the world of photography but, my entire life has centered around the art of picture taking. Little did I know that this remarkable trait runs in the family. My grandfather was also an avid photographer. I recently acquired a photograph of my grandfather holding a camera. I see the same emotions coming from his eyes that I experience when I hold my camera. Knowing that I share this awesome ability with my grandfather makes the art of photography even dearer to me. My natural eye for photography allows me to use nature as my number one choice in backdrops. I am completely self-taught and absorb any helpful information that allows me to grow in the photography business. I believe that knowing what you are trying to get from a photo and the elements you want to be included are the key to a perfect photograph. I have lived my life loving photography. The depth of emotions, different hues in the colors, and the many different facets of a photograph combine to tell one story encased on a piece of paper. I am amazed to this day how this realm is captured. I took this information and ventured out on my own. I decided to enter a photography contest where I placed first.