I believe in capturing fragments of life as we move through it or as it revolves around us and I believe in the beauty of moments like this. Childhood moves quickly. Take time to see it from a different angle, grab a piece of it when you least expect it, and allow yourself as well as your subject, to be surprised at the beauty and the essence of your capture.

The photograph below holds the essence of childhood and to me, expresses the importance of being able to share moments like these with your children or students and allowing them the pleasure of seeing themselves in a different way. In the moment.

Photograph and quote by Hannah Huffman. More photographs here.

"there are good moments to remember. good moments like first steps, that pretty birthday dress, or that first haircut. these are moments when we say "sweetie look at me! smile!" and click away. then there are very special moments to remember. special moments like an impromptu nap in the sun, the pink dust of sidewalk chalk on the bottoms of bare feet, or a spotty barrette in the sun. moments when we sneak up on life, click and remember for ever. happy or sad, they are good and real. and we love them and will treasure them forever."