I love photography, but between traveling, school, starting a new business, and building a house, I find myself unable to squeeze in time to go out and take new shots. Many of my pictures lately are out of function or to capture a simple moment that makes me smile before it passes by. Often, that means I'm not getting out my fancy-schmancy Canon but, instead, snapping away with my iPhone. Don't get me wrong; I wouldn't trade my iPhone, but taking the time to get out my gear has a way of making me more thoughtful of what I'm about to photograph, something I'm pretty sure my iPhone will never inspire. Since I miss my old hobby, I took the time to peruse some of the photos I've taken in the past. The pictures I love most are the ones that take me back, reflecting the true nature of the people in them. I don't have many, but maybe that's what makes the ones I have special. Today, I entered one of those special photos in a photo contest. One of the companies I've ordered prints from sent out an email about a Fall photo contest, and I knew I had one that would be perfect. I don't often do things like this, but for once, I swallowed up my fear of failure and went with it. Is it technically the best photo in the contest? Not by a long shot... Will it win the contest? Probably not... But, I wanted to let go of the perfectionist in me, and share a moment with others that might make them smile in the same way that I do every time I see it. The photo in question is one of my dad, holding my great niece. We were all fancied up for my sister's wedding. It was a beautiful fall day, and the church where the ceremony was held was on a quaint little street in the old, downtown area of Summerville, GA. The air was crisp; the leaves were falling, and my little niece, who had just arrived, spotted her grandaddy! (He is pretty grand... but then again, so is she!)
So here you go... I titled it, "The Joy of Being Grand." If you have a moment, please follow the link and give it a vote.
In case the link doesn't show the picture, here it is :)
I almost forgot... The company holding the contest is Fracture. Their specialty is printing photos on glass. The quality is great, and it's a very sleek, unique style that also preserves and protects your image. Here's a link:
https://www.fractureme.com
Don't worry, this is an unbiased opinion. I'm not getting paid! :)
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