Before photography, making jewellery was my passion. Then kids came along and changed all that. You see I just couldn't find the time to do it anymore. Photography gives me instant gratification. The minute I take a photograph I can see it on the back of the camera. With jewellery a lot more thought and time has to be put into it. Also beads and kids can be a dangerous combination especially when my boys were younger and putting anything and everything into their mouths.