After my first year of college, I found myself dreaming of owning a digital camera. While my phone was always handy for snapping pictures, there was something special about having a device dedicated solely to capturing memories. Photography became my way of pausing time—a chance to preserve the joy of a beach outing with friends, the laughter shared with family, or even the quiet beauty of everyday life. Each photo tells a story, and for me, photography is the perfect way to revisit those fleeting moments and keep them alive forever.