There’s nothing better than capturing moments. I take photos of family, friends, animals, nature -- you name it and I’ll capture it. There’s nothing as rewarding to me as capturing Kodak moments.

Taking a photo of girls laughing so hard, their entire faces crinkle up with hunched over bodies, just by looking at the photo, you can hear their loud, joyous cackling. Taking a photo of a proud father wrapping up his son in a giant hug while smiling ear-to-ear, showing his crow’s feet. Taking a photo of the sunset in San Francisco, the way the red and orange sky casts shadows on the sides of buildings. Capturing photos at important events such as weddings, graduations, or sports competitions let people look back on their favorite moments in life.

I don’t enjoy taking staged photos as much. I prefer taking pictures of people when they’re unaware of the attention from the camera. Those are the most authentic and genuine photos to me. I adore seeing people in their natural element.

I encourage you to take more photos of your friends when they're not paying attention. Sure, the photos of girls standing in a line with their hands on their hips are cute and the photos of guys smoldering at the camera trying to look cool can be nice, but wouldn't you rather frame the photos that make you laugh? That make you feel something deeper?

Next time you go on a road trip, take a photo of your best friend looking out the window. Next time there's a holiday, take a photo of your Grandma hanging up decorations or your uncle cooking with his special apron on. Take a photo of your family opening presents and laughing when they all get the same gag gift.

Being able to save people’s favorite memories gives me a special feeling in my heart. Looking at a photo from years ago can bring back old memories and a rush of emotions -- happy, sad, regretful, or bittersweet.

Certain photos can make you sad because of how much things have changed while others can make you question why you ever wore that shirt with those pants. Even if the people in the photo change, the memory remains.