Some of my first memories came from photographs. Even as a young child, I was drawn to the images in the family album –the way a moment that had passed could still be remembered so vividly when captured in a photograph. I found myself moved by the fleeting stillness of a picture that could come to life so vibrantly in my mind. It was then that I realized the power of photographs: in viewing an image, we relive a memory. Consider your photographs. Take a look at some of the images that you have captured recently. Perhaps it was at a backyard gathering of old friends. A photograph can be more than just a visual record. It can provide a link to your past, provoking your senses as your memories come back to life. It’s easy to smell the savory scent of the barbeque grill or feel how warm the sun was as it painted the background a richer shade of green. A photograph can take you there. Or perhaps it was a picture of a birthday party with family congregated tightly around the table. With a photo to remind you, you’re there. The smile that comes to your face as you look within the frame of your snapshot comes as no surprise. You might notice the bright, paper streamers twisted festively, the heads thrown back with laughter, the silly antics of a fun-loving cousin. And although the colors and the faces are frozen in the picture, they are still so alive in your mind. The power of an image is quite amazing, yet often taken for granted. We all look at photographs to step back into the past. To relive those meaningful times. On your joyous day, when you’re celebrating the love of that one special person in your life, you will want to look back on this memorable occasion forever. You deserve to have your moment frozen in time by someone who will capture the light, the shadows, the emotions into images that will serve as treasured remembrances that can bring you back to that cherished day. From behind the lens, I want to tell your story, document your special moment.