Yay! My first FAQ post! Here goes nothing…
#1 How do I do it all? Determination, desire, and a bum load of hard work! It is not easy. There are days that I just want to throw in the towel and quit. Just when I think I have tackled all the obstacles, lessons and such, another one gets thrown my way. BUT…I don’t quit…cause I don’t wanna! I like the business, I like the marketing, I like the teaching, I freakin ADORE the photography, and honestly I am just plain happy doing what I do. I do work for my hubby, drafting and care for my 3 kiddos as well…and this is where people start to wonder about me. It is a lot of work, many of days of no balance, a very patient family, a not so patient me, less sleep than most get, very little “me” time and a dedication to get where I want to get that is unprecedented.
My determination fuels me. It pushes me hard. Each part of my business and life I see as a challenge. I embrace it, figure it out, tackle it, enjoy the reward of personal achievement….and move onto the next. I never limit myself or my capabilities and I enjoy the process of figuring out how to learn and do new things.
#2 What is my favorite lens and what camera do I use? I think a lot of photographers get these questions from other photographers. But my lens answer is hands down Canon 50mm 1.2L. I just added this lens to my bag this past fall and love it to pieces. I shoot 100% with prime lenses and my 50mm is truly my baby. There are mixed reviews on this lens when shooting wide open, but I can say I don’t have an ounce of regret or trouble with it and I shoot 1.2-2.0 all the time. My camera is the Canon 40D. WHAT? None full frame? Yes folks, I like my sensor just the way it is. Do I want to upgrade to lower noise, blah blah blah, not really…I like my noise just the way it is :). Right now I have no reason to upgrade my camera. I rather add to my glass collection or get something totally new…hmmm maybe a Contax or Canon Film Camera? You can see the rest of my gear here.
#3 When will I do a newborn Workshop? Until recently I had not idea that I had a “newborn photographer” tag on me. I have had a couple of people introduce me that way, and clients that have contacted me have said the same thing. It really surprised me. I do love newborns, and get giddy each time I get to work with one, but I do not consider myself a “newborn photographer”. I photograph just about everything, and I plan on keeping it that way. Since I started my other WS’s I have been asked over and over about doing a newborn one. The legistics are something that I need to work out. Timing a birth of baby models around a pre-scheduled 2 day event just seems like the entire universe has to align just right, but I am up for the challenge and I will be doing some this year. They will be very intimate Workshops though with only a few attendees at a time. Working with a newborn is a beast all in its own, and I want to be sure each photographer gets the hang of the process and even get a chance to work with the baby individually. You can subscribe here to be notified of the dates when they are set!
Thanks for reading and keep the questions coming!
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