photographer’s faq
how did you get started in photography?
I always felt the drive to be creative growing up. Try as I might though, I was never any good at drawing or painting. I eventually ended up studing biology and botany at the University of Michigan. While I always had a great love of nature (that’s where the flower in my logo comes from), it wasn’t fuflilling my desire to be creative. Out of school, I got a great job as an internet techie. I enjoyed getting a real pay check but still felt like there was an volcano under me just waiting to burst out and do something creative. With the birth of my children, I moved my love of photography from film to digital and discoverd my creative world. It was completely amazing. I was creating portraits with light and then perfecting my images in photoshop. Word of mouth started spreading about my little business and I found I could do it full time. One of life’s greatest rewards to be able to do what you love. I am so lucky!
what kind of equipment do you use?
I shoot mainly with a Canon 5D. I have many lenses (you must have backups for everything when you’re a professional, right?) but my favorites are the canon 70-200L IS and 50 f/1.4 for outdoor work and the tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and canon 28-135 IS for studio work. One thing I learned early on is that it’s not the camera what makes the picture, it’s the person behind it. It’s really corny to say, but I capture the things my heart sees. I get a rush out of showing folks the beauty I see within.
what kind of computer do you use?
I have a custom built PC with a 23” Apple cinema display that’s been calibrated with eye one display.
what is your workflow?
I use Adobe Bridge and Lightroom to process my RAW camera files and then tweak the final images in Photoshop. I do like to use actions though I always tweak them to my liking. Many people have asked what I use to convert my black and white images. It’s a combination of many things and every image is done differently. I often feel like a painter going over a canvas. Each image is truly unique.
what advice would you give to photographers just starting out?
The internet is an amazing resource on how to learn your camera and how to use light for portraits. After you’ve got the basics down, work on developing your own style photographing something you love. For me, it was people; but for you, it could be weddings, landscapes, or flowers in a meadow. The possibilities are truly endless.
who designed your website?
bludomain.com
who do you use for online proofing?
picturespro.com
any more advice?
I’m big on always looking on the brighter side of everything. Starting out in my own business was not easy. I was a one woman show for a long time. If you’re new to photography, remember that you only get to be a newbie once. So try to take something positive out of all your experiences, both good and bad. It helps keep you focused on what you’re accomplishing and motivates you to keep moving forward.
do you have any assistants?
I’m not taking on any assistants on at the time. I do however keep resumes on file for any future openings.
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