Saturday morning I got ready to go to a friend's newborn daughter's baptism. I am not a Catholic and was unsure if taking cameras are even allowed in church. Still, taking pictures is a part of me, and I threw my backup camera and my 50 mm lens in the car on my way out. I have missed too many shots that "could have been" because I wasn't prepared, and I didn't want that to happen today.Charlotte had gotten the most beautiful snowfall the night before. As I started out to church, I was struck by the quiet, snowy scenes around me. The back country roads were slick but well worth the slow drive. I snapped a picture of a beautiful old tree to show what my little world looked like early that morning.
As it turns out, picture taking was allowed after the ceremony, and I was able to take some nice shots of the sweet baby and family. I was glad for an opportunity to use the 50 mm lens in conditions it was meant for. This lens was perfect for a low-lit church. I didn't have to use my big Speedlight flash, as the lens opens wide to allow for optimal light.To me, the joy of being a photographer is simply appreciating the beautiful world and people around me through the lens of a camera. I was able to do that this weekend, and it was good for my soul.
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