In a whim of inspiration, I sat down and wrote some reasons why I love photography. Writing this, reminded me how I was able to both receive and give so much through photography.

Here are my 11 reasons why I love photography.

photo courtesy of ficknoster.

1. I love how photography allows me to express myself in a creative way.

2. I love how I can bring a camera with me anywhere and instantly snap a photo of my most cherished moments.

3. I love gadgets and electronics and how photography lets me satisfy my craving for new toys.

4. I love how I get to meet new people through my photography work.

5. I love being able to teach and educate people about a subject  I am passionate about.

6. I love being able to share my passion for photography with others.

7. I love the feeling I get when I am inspired by a beautiful photograph.

8. I love how I can spend hours working on photography and feel like only minutes have passed by.

9. I love the idea of creating something that has never been seen before.

10. I love how simple photography is, yet how difficult it is to master.

11. I love how I am always learning something new in photography.

Update: I originally started with 11 reasons, but I'll add more reasons as they come to me.

12. I love how a photograph instantly transports me back in time to when the photo was taken.

13. I love to see people smile when they look at a photograph I took of them.

So tell me, why do you love photography?