My most favorite birthday gift of all time was the used Minolta SLR analog camera with 50mm lens my dad bought me for my birthday when I turned 18 years old. I loved the idea of freezing a moment in time and capturing the magic I saw in everyday life. Even more, I loved having an excuse to go out with my dad for lessons and spending time with him just the two of us. Early on I was discouraged that my photos lacked luster, movement, and the magic I saw, but could not convey. M