The Beautifully Chaotic Life of Andrea: Andrea Murphy Photography

Since I was in high school I loved pictures. Loved everything about them...taking them, being in them, printing them, putting them in frames and all over the place. I fed that addiction with a high school photography class. Loved the class and did very well in the class. Back in those days, we used film (digital wasn't big yet), so we would take the pictures, then have to process the film, then take the film into the dark room and use the machines to figure out the exposure that you wanted and print pictures. The class came and went and I moved on. I didn't really think much of it.

Once I was in college, I dabbled with the idea of taking of photography, but opted against it because I was so desperate to get done with school as fast as I could, that I didn't want to take a class that didn't have to do with my major, so that I could finish on time.

After college, my love for pictures remained. I constantly had my camera attached to my hip and was constantly snapping pictures of everyone, everywhere we went. I never really thought much of it though. I was focused on my career and job and business and focused on moving forward in life.

When David and I got engaged and started talking about what vendors we wanted and what was important to us, we both agreed on one thing....PICTURES ARE CRUCIAL! He also shares a love of photography, and we both knew that our photographers had to be AMAZING!! As our wedding planning process went along, I started following many different photographers blogs and that's when the spark really ignited.

I became obsessed with pictures and taking pictures and was fascinated by the work of these photographers. I wanted so badly to be doing what they were doing. To be capturing an expression that so clearly says what they were feeling at that exact moment. I wanted to do it soo badly...but I knew there was no way that I could do it at that moment. I was swamped with planning the wedding and the house and well 2008 was a big year for us.

So our wedding came and went...but my passion for photography still remained. I told David how badly I wanted to do that, and that I thought taking pictures would make me so happy. And that I am willing to go back to school to learn as much as I can. And for those that know me and know what I went through in my college year, well then you know that me wanting to go back to school for something is HUGE! So my wonderful husband told me, "Ok well if you are serious about it and want to do it, well then let's do something about it".

Christmas day 2008 I opened my very first SLR. David bought me the Canon Rebel along with all the goodies that I could possibly need to start off this adventure. He couldnt' have given me a better present. I love it and immediately jumped behind that lens.

Since then I've just been practicing on anyone that will get in front of the camera for me. :-) Usually its kids...because they don't really have a choice. :-) I'm loving every single second of it. I start classes next month and I am so eager to learn everything I can. I now know what its like to have a hobby that you LOVE.

Since Christmas 2008....this was born:

Andrea Murphy Photography

So for now, I'll leave you. If you see me behind the camera feel free to jump in front for me. :-) I"ll leave you with some pictures I've taken....