The Christmas I received my little point and shoot 35 mm, I was in heaven. It never left my hand; I took pictures of everything and I went through film like you would not believe… Looking back now, you could probably say that I wasted a lot of film. But when I look at those pictures, I see a common theme of a love for people and a desire to capture moments and emotions. In high school there was a turning point when I knew this wasn’t just an interest, but my passion, when I learned my grandfather also shared my love, and I had the chance to develop negatives of my mom as a newborn. Being able to see what my grandfather portrayed showed me how powerful an image can be as fleeting moments are captured through a photograph. The power of an image is it’s ability to communicate silently. My love for people led me to a degree in psychology and a deep desire to serve others: in overseas missions, in helping a bride on her special day and making a mother-to-be feel stunning with the life growing inside her. Photography allows me the privilege to meet wonderful people and communicate more than just memories; but to share the story behind the emotions.

09.03.2010

Alice & Metro | Beloved

In 1947… the average annual salary was $2,850, a gallon of gas was 15 cents and you could buy a new car for $1,300…

Alice worked with her mom in the restaurant that was on the lower level of their house. They served many of the soldiers since the restaurant was across the street from the Woodrow Wilson Army Hospital. Metro worked at the hospital and met Alice through coming to the restaurant and flirting with the pretty waitress. They dated for about 6 months and were married. They built their own little love nest right next to where Alice grew up and began to start a family…. Metro and Alice’s family has grown quite a bit and after 63 years of marriage, they have 4 daughters (the youngest being my mom), 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grand children!