There's a song I often play in yoga called "Press Harder," by Gemstone. I love the whole song, but one lyric in particular always hits me. "Get comfortable with being uncomfortable-you're being stretched."

Tonight I'm photographing an event for The Blog Bloc. These gigs always make me a little uncomfortable, because I'm taking pictures of strangers. I feel awkward capturing moments between other people, but that's also the everyday experience now. We capture the moments to put on social media and share our lives with others.

Each event I photograph I get a little more comfortable with the process. I've learned that I feel more relaxed when I make an effort to talk to the attendees, not just take their picture. I've learned that being uncomfortable can be a good thing sometimes.

xxo