Making Moments Count

I recently had a photo opportunity with my beautiful niece. She is amazing let me just say that. Not just beautiful on the outside, but beautiful on the inside. So many people say that so easily, but I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt she truly is. She loves God, and is never afraid to say it out loud. She sets a great example for others, and guess what..she's only 16. I can't tell you how this makes me beam with pride!!! As we started her sweet sixteen photo shoot, I peered through my lens at her, and at times felt the tears filling my eyes, and had to hold them back. But I saw this amazing woman right in front of me who once I held as tiny newborn. Where has the time gone, and do we really make each moment count?? I want to....I want to always make each moment count. I never want the people I love to doubt for a second how much I love them. Why do people have such a hard time extending their feelings to others, and why is easier to hold a grudge than say "I'm sorry", or "I forgive you?" People won't always react the way we want them to, but at least letting go of bitterness, anger, and jealousy can set you free. Set you free to love yourself, love others, and to be loved. Our world is so full of evil and despair. I refuse to let it control my destiny. So I leave you with this quote from Wayne Dyer, and some amazing photos of my niece's sweet sixteen shoot.

“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” ~ Wayne Dyer

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Av( Aperture Value ) 5.0
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 65.0mm
Image Quality RAW
AF Mode AI Focus AF

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
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Av( Aperture Value ) 14.0
ISO Speed 2500
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 55.0mm
Image Quality RAW
White Balance Mode Auto

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.0
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 70.0mm
Image Quality RAW

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/200
Av( Aperture Value ) 7.1
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 55.0mm
Image Quality RAW
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Focus AF

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/100
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.0
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 74.0mm
Image Quality RAW
AF Mode AI Focus AF

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 55.0mm
Image Size 5184x3456
Image Quality RAW
E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative flash metering
AF Mode AI Focus AF

Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/200
Av( Aperture Value ) 7.1
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal Length 187.0mm
Image Quality RAW
E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative flash metering
AF Mode AI Focus AF