Picture it!!!

I love photography...it has been a passion of mine for the longest time. I am surprised how I did not turn it into a career!!! I am at times, called a "photo-maniac"!!! I can carry a camera/camcorder anywhere!!!!
But eventually what matters is a great picture and even greater memories! Me being a stickler for perfection, a lot of hours are gone in mindless editing and archiving but this is one thing I really enjoy :)
Being so far away from home gave me more opportunities and reasons to take pictures so that I'd share with family, friends, etc.
The turning point was the birth of my daughter. It upset me that family wasn't here to witness her development...well they missed the important landmarks and photos were the only way to maintain that communication with them.
Photos are a great way to see how far along you've come. The different phases of life never seem to amaze me....it's a great way to bond and bring family together. My dad is a great photo-lover but in those times things weren't accessible and were expensive too. Digital photography is so accessible - it lets you make mistakes - that's the best part! Kudos to technology!