It all began with a simple point and shoot camera.

And because I didn’t like to hike.

I always found myself tailing behind my husband as we hiked through America’s National Parks. I needed to find a reason to slow him down and give myself a chance to catch my breath.  I found that if I stopped and took pictures with my simple Sony CyberShot camera, I could buy all the time I needed.  I did this on the Dark Hallows Waterfall trail in Shenandoah National Park, on the way up to Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, and throughout the hike to Delicate Arch in Arches National Park.  I found my method of photo, and hike, and photo some more, quite effective.  This was the beginning of my journey into photography—A simple point and shoot camera, and my inability to keep up with my husband’s brisk pace.

Today, I actually enjoy the hike.  My Sony CyberShot that used to fit in my pocket has been replaced with a Nikon d850 complete with three Nikkor Lenses, 14-24 mm f/2.8, 24-70 mm f/2.8, and 70-200 mm f/2.8.  My camera bag is quite heavy!  

My husband and I do not hike alone anymore, our two sons accompany us on these adventures.  They are good hikers and they don’t complain about the pace—or the fact that mom needs to stop and shoot along the way.  Or maybe they welcome the breaks in the brisk pace on the trail—I know I still like the breaks.

I frequently document my hikes, and breaks, and share those adventures on Facebook and on Instagram.