Lack of Flare for the Lens

I am not a good photographer. I want to be, but I'm not. Whatever eye certain people have for capturing priceless moments, I don't have it. Does anyone know where I can buy one?

Being in the wedding business I'm exposed every day to gorgeous pictures - of brides, of babies, of families, of scenery. I've "liked" all of them on Facebook for my business but really they just leave me in awe everyday that they post a snap they took with their iPhone that looks better than the 80 shots I took of my kid (while she waited patiently and continued to smile....and keep smiling...and keep smiling) to get one good shot. I've thought about taking a class to learn more about my camera. And I do believe that a camera makes some difference. Because I have a little crappy camera and I almost never take good shots with it. I bought myself a Canon T3i and I can at least capture a moment every now and then.

In any case I have captured at least several good shots of my kiddos. I was looking for some pictures to put on a planner I am going to order from Paper Coterie and found some of them. I'm going to share them here. If you are a photographer please be gentle...

Unadulterated JOY!

It helps that the background is in Ghirardelli Square

This boy can make a weapon out of anything

Lilly hates this picture. She is only 10 and already her comments are, "Look at my butt! And I have a stupid life jacket on."

Photography seems to be changing by the minute. Every time I turn around there's new and innovative ways to capture the moments in people's lives. As I watch my girlfriend's who have just had babies (they're really cute too - check them out: Brie'n and Josie ) post THE most adorable photos of their babies I am incredibly jealous. When I go back and look at my HORRIBLE wedding pictures it makes me want to renew my vows (even though I look older now).

Photog friends of mine, just know that I am in awe. In awe of the moments you capture. Jealous of your talent.

At least I have a few pictures I can look back on...

P.S. If you're planning to check out Paper Coterie, right now if you type in MAINEMOMMA in the promo code box you'll get $30 off your purchase! I have ordered several things from them and they are all AMAZING!