Every photographer has one of these. I call mine The Vault. It's a collection of photos that, for one reason or another, has never before been published. In my case, most of the photos that fall into this category were taken years ago, years before I thought I'd ever start a a blog or a business.
I started thinking about these photos when a friend announced she was battling a serious medical condition. As part of her treatment, she specifically requested that friends send her photos of adorable kittens. She was obviously referring to animals already on the interwebs, but I figured why not see what I've got stored on my external hard drive? After all, I go home to Nebraska almost every summer, and every summer, I have to photograph farm kittens.
Turns out, my hard drive is storing a lot more than I ever could have imagined -- and I'm not just talking about photos. You see, the most amazing thing happens when I look at old photographs. I remember exactly where I was when I took each photo (or set of photos) and how I felt at that moment. It's almost as if I'm being transported back in time. I know this sounds super corny, but it's quite magical. I have my friend to thank for showing me this great, new world.
So, in her honor, and as a way to highlight some photos I've never before shared, I'm starting this series I call The Vault. A few times a year, I'll choose a photo from my unpublished collection to share here on my blog -- and I'll tell the story behind it. I hope readers will enjoy this experience as much as I do!
I started thinking about these photos when a friend announced she was battling a serious medical condition. As part of her treatment, she specifically requested that friends send her photos of adorable kittens. She was obviously referring to animals already on the interwebs, but I figured why not see what I've got stored on my external hard drive? After all, I go home to Nebraska almost every summer, and every summer, I have to photograph farm kittens.
Turns out, my hard drive is storing a lot more than I ever could have imagined -- and I'm not just talking about photos. You see, the most amazing thing happens when I look at old photographs. I remember exactly where I was when I took each photo (or set of photos) and how I felt at that moment. It's almost as if I'm being transported back in time. I know this sounds super corny, but it's quite magical. I have my friend to thank for showing me this great, new world.
So, in her honor, and as a way to highlight some photos I've never before shared, I'm starting this series I call The Vault. A few times a year, I'll choose a photo from my unpublished collection to share here on my blog -- and I'll tell the story behind it. I hope readers will enjoy this experience as much as I do!
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