Earlier this year, I was asked, “What got you into photography?” And that question has stuck with me ever since. Then, I read the book, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. It instantly became one of my favorite books - and a huge inspiration to start this blog.

“Now, this is a story all about how…”

My name is Megan, or Meg, and welcome to my blog and portfolio. For those of you reading this that don’t already know me, I’m from Louisiana but my heart is all around the world, with a vast chunk belonging to Boston for absolutely no significant reason other than my love for the city and it’s sports teams. I’m lucky enough to have found someone who also shares a love for travel and fully supports my love for it. We’re always trying to live our lives as intensely as possible, capturing our favorite moments and sights along the way.

So, what got me into photography? I’m sure you might have already guessed - traveling, of course! While I really love being active, reading books, learning about history and drinking coffee, the two things I love even more? Photography and travel. Together, they make my soul sing. Traveling got me into photography; photography got me into travel. Everything comes full circle. There’s just something that I love about capturing the beauty of the world through my camera lens, through my point-of-view. Of course I’m going to soak it all in by being present, but if something brings me immense joy, you can bet I’m snapping a photo. New architecture next to old, almost transporting you back in time; locations dripping in history or natural beauty that take your breath away; people going about their daily lives. I love to see it.

“For me. traveling is about wandering, meeting people you don’t expect, doing things you’ve never done.”

One of my earliest memories consisting of the two was in my 16th year. My mother, sister, grandmother and Aunt took a trip to Vegas over the summer. I remember having a point-and-shoot digital camera. Do I remember if it was my birthday present or a Christmas present? Absolutely not. I just remember its existence, especially on that trip, and that it was gifted to me by my mom. I still own it too. On the trip, I was snapping away at everything that snagged my interest, until one day, midway through the vacation, I accidentally deleted all the photos. A photographers worst nightmare. As you can imagine, I was distraught. The photos were never recovered, so many memories instantly erased, but I learned a valuable lesson that day: don’t ever let that happen again.

What photos I still have remaining from that time, live on my Facebook account and every now and then I’ll find myself taking the trip down memory lane. It’s one of the reasons I even still have the account. Even though I’m missing half of the photos due to my little accident, it stands as a constant reminder to at least cherish the ones I didn't delete - and it shows me how I have evolved through the years with my photography. I’m no longer the sixteen year old with the point-and-shoot, but a bit more seasoned twenty-eight year old with a mirrorless camera and a different outlook on life.

At sixteen, I knew I wanted to see the world, I just didn’t know yet just how much I would enjoy photographing it. How badly I would want to see new places, to meet new people, to try new things. That is what I want out of life. That is what fuels my desire and longing to travel the world. The moment I get into the car to the airport, I’m so near to bouncing off the walls in anticipation. Once I actually get to the airport? I’m vibrating with excitement. It. Never. Gets. Old.

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