Photography helps me to see the beauty in my everyday. It brings me perspective and calms all the crazy in my head, the chaos in my life, and tames the lies I sometimes believe. It brings me joy during the darkest of days and helps me be a better version of myself. Sometimes just taking pictures of the mess and embracing it instead of allowing it to consume me is just what's needed. And for the times the kids are having a fit, spilling a drink, or making a big mess, it helps me to remember that this is a season and it will pass all too soon. It helps me to not be unrealistic in my expectations of them. I see the beauty all around me of the things the Lord has blessed me with...things I want to remember forever.