Telling a Story

To often with digital photography, I think the mindset is shoot shoot shoot and we'll find a gem in the editing suite. The magic happens on location, in the moment when the story is being told. A crooked smile, a glimmer in the eye, a roll on the floor roar; these things cannot be recreated in that moment ever again.
When photographing your special moments, remember to look for the simple things. They tell a much more interesting story.