James Shuler Photography

As much as I love photography and video, I also love hanging out with my family – especially with my wife and my kids.   And when extended family gets together and cousins can hang out and play together – man, there’s just something magical about that.   Those moments, in my opinion, are valuable essentials and memories that families will treasure for years.

When I photograph families during the summer (especially when they come together for reunions),  I think back as I’m going through the images that evening after the session and usually say, “Wow …”   I say that not because the images are outstanding (that’s a given since I took them … LOL) – but I admire families that put “family” first and make it a priority to get together and make those memories that everyone will look back on for a long time.   It’s a time where families can put differences aside and enjoy everyone as well as get away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

I’ve had a chance to experience this again this past weekend in Gatlinburg and can say, as always when we get together, that we’ve all had an absolute blast.   Sure my in-laws drive me crazy at times (and I know it’s goes both ways as well) – but in the end, we’ve both had a great time and I’m looking forward to the smile on everyone’s faces when the DVD is completed.

DVD?   Yes, although I didn’t shoot a whole lot of pictures – my focus this time around was on video – and I can’t wait to throw this footage back on my workstation and put together a DVD of this weekend’s trip.   (You honestly didn’t think I wasn’t going to bring some kind of device that took pictures or video? LOL …)  I’ll have a highlight reel online very shortly (ahh yeah – the nerd in me is starting to ooze out again).  Hahaha

So, with that said, I encourage you to make time for the essentials this year!   Grab that camera and video and capture those memories baby!   Woo Hoo!