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I was born in a darkroom on the shores of Lake Michigan…
That's me at age six –

What a story that image tells! I never liked this photo when I was growing up. – Now, it's one of the most precious images I have! One of my parents took this photo – I don't even know which one – they were both excellent photographers. I can imagine their excitement, seeing that crabby child pouting so fiercely and long enough to capture the moment forever on film. Then, while processing the film themselves, of course, and finally printing the image, I watched eagerly, as I always did, as each image magically appeared in the developer.

They may be gone now, but I still have a priceless memory of their passion for capturing a moment…a real moment.

My greatest joy is to find those truly real images…great big eyes and twinkling smiles are a thrill, but I love capturing all of the other real emotions!

- diane lather belfour