Friday, February 29, 2008

To dream a dream...

I love beautiful things...I am enamored by the sky when the sun sets, I will stop to watch a butterfly flutter by or a bright green caterpillar inch along; I love to see the wonder on children's faces when they play and explore their world, the love in a mothers eyes when her baby looks up at her, the joy of friends as they chat at lunch. I am an observer...I watch moments...always have...I love to fully experience life...to take every moment in. God has created this world full of beauty and wonder, moments that pass by so quickly...

I fell in love with photography as I walked the streets of London, it is a city so full of excitement and moments...I needed a way to capture all that was spinning around me...photography was my answer. I spent days walking around Piccadilly Circus, down Oxford Street, through Hyde Park and Covent Garden...watching moments unfold and finally being able to capture them through my lens. I instantly fell in love with the art of photography...that was 5 years ago...

London Park Photography has been a long time coming. I have lived many dreams between that day and today...but still it lingered...my desire to stop and breathe...to capture moments. Then my inspiration was born...my son Brittin...you realize how priceless a moment is when you hold your new baby and how quickly they pass as you literally watch them grow before your eyes.

Now it is time for me to live out my dream of being a professional photographer. I have spent countless hours learning my skill and deepening my love for the art and now I am blessed with the time to make it happen. My hope is that the images I capture for you stop time, give you a tangible way to keep memories close.

A way to remember the dimples on your babies hands, their edible toes, their pouty lip, the gleam in their eye as they look up at you, that priceless smile with only 3 teeth...the fun of your family, the laughter you share together...the excitement you feel on your wedding day, the love of your friends as you prepare to walk down the aisle, the joy in your eye as you see your bride, the hope of your father as he gives you away...the moments that make life what it is...

...A beautiful place.

3 comments:

cher said...

Loved the story and love you!

The pictures are awesome as we knew they would be!

So excited for you!

Unknown said...

Carley you certainly have a way with the camera and with your words. I can't wait to see where this dream takes you! Love you!

jwade said...

I am so excited for your new business and I cant wait for you to take some pictures of Cash! Congrats girl! I heart you! :)