2008 & Children
For those of you who observe the Christmas holiday, I hope Christmas Eve and Christmas Day held some special moments for you. It’s hard to believe, though, that Christmas has now come and gone, and that we’re approaching the end of 2008.
Another year of our life is closing, and a new one is just ahead. What has 2008 held for you? And what do you anticipate in 2009?
Looking Back
As I look back on 2008, a few things have become clearer to me regarding my own path. In the realm of photography, I’ve realized — and I claim — with great joy, that I absolutely love photographing children. As much as I enjoy other areas of photography, few things stir me more than the faces and hearts of the littlest ones in this world.
One occasion this year during which I experienced the joy of photographing children was in June at Lewisville Library’s 2008 Summer Reading Kick-Off. The above photo was taken of a delightful young lady who sat patiently for me as a bluegrass band played on the shaded grounds next to the library. Her expressions and demeanor captivated me at the time — and they still do.
In the remaining blog posts for this year, I’ll be sharing more with you about what 2008 has meant to me, as well as about my expectations or hopes for 2009.
Meanwhile, if you’d like, you can check out a few more photo highlights I’ve pulled from the photo gallery of that fun June day at the library.
The Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off (June 2008)
These children were so seriously into the coloring project they were given that they were oblivious to me and my camera!
Apparently, there’s an art to making gigantic bubbles, and this young man had mastered it.
Face painting was just one of the popular activities provided at the library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off. Isn’t that a humble, patient little face?
Related Photos
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PHOTO GALLERY
If you’d like to see the entire collection of photos of this particular day at the library, please visit the Summer Reading Kick-Off photo gallery.
CHILDREN’S PHOTOS IN PREVIOUS BLOG POSTS
You can also view all of this year’s BLOG POSTS which featured children’s photos (including those shown above) by clicking on this link to the “children’s photography” site search tag.
What About You?
As always, I welcome your thoughts or questions. As you ponder the year we’re leaving behind and the new one we’re headed into, please take a few moments to share your thoughts in the Comments section below. I’d enjoy hearing what’s on your mind.
Thanks for stopping by. See you next time.
