When I first started out as a photographer, I had no idea what I was doing. All I knew was that I wanted to capture beautiful moments and create lasting memories for people. So, I did the only thing I could think of as an older sister; I made my little sister help me and I repaid her with snacks. As my first model, my sister was patient and kind (well as patient as a little kid can be) as I fumbled with my camera settings and tried to figure out how to capture the perfect shot. But it wasn't just my technical skills that improved - it was also my ability to connect with my subject and bring out their unique personality and style.