As a professional photographer, I was so worried I would return feeling I had failed to capture the beauty and feeling of this once in a lifetime trip. I am so happy to say my worries are not reality. We have beautiful pictures. Pictures that didn't come at the price of constant worrying of loss or damage to the equipment I rely on to be a professional photographer. My professional set-up is ready for weddings, families, food, events, smiles/laughs, and the "art" that my little point and shoot just can't keep up with. There is a time and place for all types of technology.
The lesson I learned: you do not always need to have the biggest and best to take beautiful photos. I love that there is always more to learn, ways to get better in the world of photography. Jump in and be willing to learn every time you take a picture.
Composition, creativity and an understanding of photography are all you need to take incredible pictures all around the world. That being said, I won't be shooting my next wedding with the point and shoot :) A time and place for everything.
