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July 29, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

10 Reasons Why I Love Photography {Guest Post}

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Today I want to introduce to you- Amber from Amber’s Articles. I love seeing her photos of her adorable son, Bennett. I also love reading her Journey of Faith Friday posts. You can visit Amber’s blog by clicking the picture below.
Hello, I am Amber from Amber’s Articles.  It is a pleasure to be guest posting for Sarah as her love for her family and photography have inspired me on many occasions.  Today, I want to share 10 reasons I am thankful for photography.

 

1.  It helps me to relax when things get messy.  I have a 15 month old son, so things tend to get very messy.  Prior to my love of photography this would have driven me more crazy than it currently does, but now I see it as a great photo opportunity.

2.  It opens my eyes to see God’s creation in a new way.  I have always been captivated by the gifts God gives us through his creation, but photography has opened my eyes to look for those gifts on a daily basis.

 

3.  It transforms junk into a canvas.  When I first moved to Tampa one of the things I disliked was how old and ran down many areas were.  Those same ran down areas are now a canvas waiting to be displayed.  I get so excited when I spot old buildings, old trucks, etc.

 

 

4.  It stimulates my brain to think.  One of my greatest fears of becoming a stay at home mom was the change in intellectual stimulation that would occur.  Learning about photography has provided me an outlet to learn something new.   I use the term “accidental passion” to describe my experience with photography.

 

5.  It has allowed me to adorn my home and the homes of others with much less expensive art.


 

6.  It has allowed me to capture family memories.  I have captured more memories of my son and my son with friends and family than I ever dreamed I would capture.

 

 

7.  It has promoted community.  It has allowed me to continue to be involved in some sort of community, as hobbyist, amateur, and professional photographer’s in the blog world have proved to be very helpful, responsive, and encouraging people.  They are constantly working to improve their skill and are quick to share it with others.

 

8.  It can calm the storm or cure the mundane.  On days when I am in a rut or tired of the mundane routine of life I can walk out the door just me and my camera and view the world, the day anew.  Capturing still life is calming, refreshing, and simply lovely.

 

 

9.  It makes gifting easier.  I am now easier than ever to shop for on my birthday and holidays 🙂  Let’s just be honest….photography can be a money pit if you let it or it can be something you save for, wait for.  I am saving/waiting for a zoom/fixed aperture lens among other things (ie. camera bag, Light Room, Clickin’ Moms workshop, lens pet, macro lens)

 

10.  It has been an inspiration to others. I am no professional photographer and don’t aim to be, but it is so encouraging when you display a photo that ministers to another person.

And one to grow on………..

11.  It has opened the door for me to share the Word of God.


 

Why are you thankful for photography?
Sarah, thanks for having me.  I hope each of you will stop by Amber’s Articles for a visit.


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  1. Tara says

    August 1, 2011 at 9:27 am

    great post! Love your reasons! Beautiful pictures!
  2. Amber says

    July 29, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Thanks Sarah for having me today!!! I am sorry it has taken me so long to reply and to comment. As most of you know I have been traveling to attend the funeral of my maternal grandmother. I appreciate all of the kind comments and know that we all have many reasons why we enjoy photography.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 30, 2011 at 10:52 am

      Thanks for guest posting for me.
  3. Amber says

    July 29, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    Amen girl!!! I could not agree more.
  4. Ashley Sisk says

    July 29, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    What a great post - I find that above all other things, photography has opened my heart to the word in a way that I've never experienced before. It's been such a blessing.
  5. Lisa says

    July 29, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Great reasons!
    • Amber says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Thanks Lisa!!!!
  6. allison says

    July 29, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    yes, yes and yes - beautiful post!
    • Amber says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      so many of us love to take photos for these reasons!!!
  7. Courtney says

    July 29, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Oh my... that first pic is AWESOME. LOL - I love it. The second is gorgeous. Fun post!
    • Amber says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks Courtney!!! Like I said to Summer, my son can be quite the ham in front of the camera. Plus, he loves a good mess!!!!!
  8. Tiffany Rhodes says

    July 29, 2011 at 9:43 am

    That is exactly how Hunter looks when he paints. :] We get in the bath tub after paint time. Love the photos.
    • Amber says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:44 pm

      Hehehehe......Tiffany it sounds like we need to team up for something. Our kids are def. on the same page.
  9. Katie Lloyd says

    July 29, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Love all those reasons!! And I absolutely love those shots...especially your family portrait!
    • Amber says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Katie, you are so sweet. Thanks girl!!
  10. Rachelle says

    July 29, 2011 at 9:00 am

    this is a beautiful post... surely these are all reasons to take photographs. Her work is lovely. Her eye for what is beauty is refined. And her post processing and use of quotes is divine.
    • Amber says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks Rachelle!! I really appreciate your kind words.
  11. Summer says

    July 29, 2011 at 8:21 am

    omg the first photo of the lil boy is priceless!!! I am dieing! That is awesome. The leaf is beautiful..Love how you can see the water droplets. Awesome post.
    • Amber says

      July 29, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks Summer!! My little one can be quite the ham in front of the camera.

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