Shelly Perkins Photography is in the heart of Oklahoma. This is a random blog of Shelly's art, photography, and her complete love for life. She posts images she's made and other images or stories worth retelling. Currently Shelly is studying Fine Art Photography at The University of Oklahoma and exploring the art within her world. She is no longer taking portrait appointments on a regular basis but on an educational and spiritual journey behind her camera.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Moving my Daughter to College
Although we have had some hard times over the past couple of weeks, losing my step-father, we have also had some wonderful things happen as well. My oldest daughter, Courtney, started her freshman year at college. I'm so proud of her. Her father and I helped her move. Wow, I didn't know one teenager would need so much stuff.
I'm so proud of her and at the same time, I am still astonished that the time has gone so quickly. I look at her baby pictures and think "What happened? How can she already be starting college?" I'm glad I've been able to record so many moments on film so she may share these images with her children. I believe when we make a portrait, we are recording a moment in time. We are preserving a memory and recording a life lived. Time goes by so quickly and just as my daughter is growing up, your children will too. Make an appointment with a professional photographer, whether it is me or another photographer, to have a portrait made of your child. It will be something that you will treasure for all of your life.