Yes, photography definitely gets lost in the cracks when I get busy. And sometimes, I have tell myself it is ok to put the camera down. How many pictures do I have of Fuller at the museum? Can I just chill this visit and not keep searching for the perfect shot? I usually have my camera with me where ever I go, but sometimes I still have to back away and participate in front of the lens as well.

It does seem like photography is one of the first things to fall through the cracks when things get hectic. I haven’t yet developed the habit of always having my camera with me and being conscious of photo opportunities that sneak up. After a whole weekend with family, I realized today that I only have about five pictures and none of the girls with their Uncles. I’m trying to get better, but I still feel frustrated at all the opportunities that slip by me. At the same time, trying to organize and stay on top of the pictures I do take seems to be a very time consuming task. Hopefully someday I’ll have struck the perfect balance. All I cen do is keep trying!

@ Alli – I totally agree. It’s hard sometimes to find the balance. I think that same thing with my kids. I have so many similar shots of them because I don’t want to miss an expression or something I’ll want to remember later. But how many is too much? Will I even look at these all again someday?!

@ Lisa – Ha! Even though I do usually take my camera everywhere with me, I still leave events or finish holidays and wonder why I didn’t get more shots. Or, I’ll end up taking bad photos that I’m embarrassed about because I’m running around and don’t have time to set up a good picture or figure out better lighting, so I’ll end up with the washed-out flash look.