Comments on: Capturing Life

By: Katrina

Katrina — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:39:41 +0000

Sarah! I returned to this post today after our “good” camera was sent to the doctors, and I wanted to say “THANK YOU” for such a great post…I can quite happily start using our little point-and-shot with the wisdom found here. Hugs and blessings, Katrina

By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:35:27 +0000

What a great post! Thank you for reminding me how important “capturing the moment” is. I am just beginning the process of building a blog of my own. Having a space to share my life and my photos of those cherished family moments, lovely simple days, and the amazing landscape that is my Redwood Coast home is absolutely thrilling!

Each time I visit your home on the web I come away feeling incredibly challenged to ‘walk slowly’ and ‘live wildly’. Thanks, Sara.

Blessings, Patti

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:51:12 +0000

Great encouraging post for us amateurs out here! I only have a cheapy camera, but with a little help from Photoshop I find that I can be creative and have fun with the shots I take. I want to save up enough money for a nice camera. I was halfway there a few months ago, but some unexpected medical expenses wiped out my camera savings account. Someday…

I love photography because it’s yet another way to let out my creativity.

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:28:26 +0000

I live in China and randomly got connected to your blog via friends who have met you in Bozeman. This cyber world still awes me.

I love your pictures and think some of the same ideas you shared about taking them also applies to the art of writing. I love how the everyday, the sublime, the tragic, even the hum-drum or joys of life can be transformed when they are photographed or written about. What a creative Master we have…

By: Traveling On The Outskirts

Traveling On The Outskirts — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:38:32 +0000

Everything around me keeps me shooting! Sometimes I’ll hear a song and think, that would make a great photo! A BIG ditto on Hyla’s reply – When I notice the little things-in the midst of chaos-I know I have the power to endure anything life throws at me! Never stop shooting!

~Jess~

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:49:30 +0000

My everyday life–people, places, things–inspire me. Usually it’s the little things, like the sun filtering through the blinds or a ring of coffee left on a student’s paper, that make me happy.

This year I started a new blog in which I will attempt to look at my life through photos, poetry, and prose. We’ll see how it goes!

Thanks for your blog! It’s fantastic.

By: Hyla

Hyla — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:38:15 +0000

I’ve been following your blog for a little while now and felt so compelled to comment today. For one, I think we are kindred spirits…dreads are in my future. Two, your post today met me at a very fragile time. I found out late yesterday that I am being laid off from my job. As I was headed in to the office this morning, there was an amazing sunrise. Even as I was hurting, it was joyful to witness such a beautiful event and I knew I needed to capture that moment because sometimes in the midst of chaos or sadness, there is a bright beautiful light that gives you hope. I am going to work on capturing more of those moments. Thank you.

By: cecily s.

cecily s. — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:30:10 +0000

It’s interesting to hear your unique story about your technical background. Your strong skill set is apparent in the awesome way you capture everyday life. This is what I strive for in my photography journey. My goal is simply to take great snapshots of my family.

I’ve spent a lot of time self-teaching myself about photography and the main area that I’m lacking is practice! In a desire to pick up my camera more often, I’m committing to a 52 week challenge – a photo a week.

By: Karen Sue

Karen Sue — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:53:57 +0000

I got my digital on ebay when my child #1 was a junior in HS and my 35mm died. I’m an idiot-proof picture taker, but I enjoy it. Now my computer is crying for the 13,000 pictures that are on there from the past 4 years. yes, I have deleted quiet a few! It’s my ‘cleaning’ goal for 2010!! But I have another senior this year and the scrapbook and quilt are the 2 special gifts from Mom. I skipped over to a blog and I have no idea where or when, but they had the missing mom challenge and I started doing it. I’m the one who takes a picture, so once a week I must take a picture of me or have someone do it! I started in the fall and challenged my Scrap & Sew group to join me and I know 1 of them did, because she emailed me a picture of them shopping on Black Friday! I’m only up to #17 or so, but it is already fun to see what I’ve been doing, my hair cuts, next week it’s be new glasses!! Perhaps less demanding than an every day challenge is to take a picture of a special someone, something or yourself every week for a year…

By: Bethany

Bethany — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:11:35 +0000

I am hooked on taking pics as a way to ”capture” and ”keep” the memories. I don’t have room in my brain to keep ALL the memories I’ve ever made-committing them to film is an easy way to preserve them. I am actually doing a photo-a-day project on my blog this month.