I live to be a joy in other’s life, it’s part of the reason “gift giving” is my love language. So be able to use my gift of photography, to capture one of the greatest days of another’s life, and watching the joy it brings not only to the couple, but to family, friends, and even strangers, makes this the most rewarding job.
I had a beautiful bride once ask me why I love being a photographer and to be honest I had never been asked this so I hadn’t truly thought about it. I love being a photographer because I understand the amazing responsibility I have to not only take beautiful photos, freezing moments and details, but enhancing those moments through who I am as a person and disciple of Christ. Be joy, give joy.
To know I get the opportunity to serve and bring joy into every situation I may face on a wedding day or at a session is so rewarding. I’ve learned I am only responsible for my response, so choosing to respond with humility, grace, gentleness and kindness, and all the other traits that come with my fun personality really helps to brighten others day (or so I’ve been told). I literally live for it.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control…”
Galatians 5:22-23