More than a Hobby

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle Onassis

I often get asked what my hobbies are. The easiest answer for me is photography. Anytime I can get out with my camera is a fun time for me. There is a thrill in capturing a great shot. Then I see it in post-production, and I am able to bring out more of the details. A great photo for me is more than just a photo. More often than not, the photos I capture are of memorable moments. Often, when I look back at different photos, it brings back all of the memories of the places I have been. It is the closest thing I can get to experiencing the moment again.

Over spring break, my family and I spent the week in Northeast Georgia. This is the region where my wife and I graduated from college. We spent a lot of time here back in our 20s. Our main stop was Helen, Georgia. Helen is an alpine-themed town in Northeast Georgia. The shops and restaurants are always fun to check out. We visited several different places in town. One of our favorite days was when we spent the day walking around Helen. Of course, I grabbed my camera and brought it with me. At first, I used my normal lens, but I realized after a minute that this was not the lens I needed for the day. I used my lens from Retropia. I love this lens because it is lightweight. This makes it perfect to bring with me while on a walk. I also love that it is made from recycled disposable camera lenses. When I capture photos with it, it looks like the shot was captured with a film camera. It has various imperfections in the shot that give it a retro look. I also like how the lens doesn’t need to be focused. Just like an old-school disposable camera, all you have to do is point and shoot.