As usual for me, I’m up and sitting in front of my computer screen at 4 something in the morning. It’s not that I can’t sleep but rather after years of working a job where I have to be in at 5 or 6 in the morning, it is my usual habit.
This morning, however, is Christmas. Now my children are grown and I am sitting here drinking my coffee remembering back to the days when they were young. Even though I have been involved in photography even while my children were small, on Christmas morning I never bothered to take many photographs. For me, it was about memories, not pictures. While we did take some photographs later in the day, the time when it was the flurry of gift opening and the flurry of Christmas paper was about the joy of watching the excitement.
While it is true that a photograph can remind us of the past, it is often living in the moment that is more important. Some scenes are better remembered in our minds rather than the photograph. This, for me, is also true of many other events that occur in our lives throughout the year. Some of those are not meant to be photographed but rather meant to be enjoyed, sitting in peace with yourself. Take time to enjoy some sunrises or sunsets without attempting to capture them. Take time to enjoy the view of the landscape at the vineyard having a glass of wine with loved ones. Take time to soak up the zen of nature periodically. Not everything has to be photographed, some things just needed to be enjoyed.
Enjoy your Christmas day and create some memories without photographs.
Photographer Clay 
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