Oh Snap! Week 3

Today's interview is with Miss Shaina. :) Or as you may know her, Shi of Narnia.

Hey Shaina! Thanks for being with us today. What do you think of this cool weather? It's nice.

Okay, let's get started:

How did you get started into photography? And how old were you? I just somehow got interested in it. :) Maybe it was because of taking pictures with my brother's camera; I don't know for sure. I remember one time I started to get interested in it was a little more than 4 years ago, I think.

What was your very first camera? Well, my first camera (not the first one I used though) is the one I have now. It's a Canon Rebel XS. But I did have one that belonged to me and my sister, and it was a Sanyo VPC-S600 (I think that's it.) But I don't think I used that one as much as I used my Dad's, which is an Olympus FE-230.

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby? I don't think anybody inspired me to take it up. I just liked taking pictures I suppose, and that's what got me into it.

What kind of equipment are you using right now?( camera,flashes,lens,etc.) A Canon Rebel XS, which I have two different lenses for, a 18-55 mm and a 55-250 mm.

Are you self-taught, or have you had classes? Self-taught

What is your favorite subject to shoot? (landscapes, profiles, artistic shots, candid moments,etc) I don't know if it's my FAVORITE, but I like doing people.

Do you have any professional experience? No.

What is your method for getting new tips, techniques, or new information? Sometimes I just figure things out on my camera that I never knew before. I am definitely not a professional, and still have alot of things I can learn, I'm sure. One thing I like is trying to take pictures without the flash, because I think it makes it look more natural than with the flash.

Do you, or have you sold your work? Yes, on some greeting cards.

Show me one of your favorite shots you've taken. (I know it's a tough question.....)  

Which of these would you label the photographer side of yourself as: Passionate, a wanna-be, obsessed, artistic, avid, a newbie, a photo-holic, or a die-hard? Can I pick two? :) Um, I guess a wanna-be, and maybe artistic.

For how many years have you been interested in this sphere of art? I don't know, maybe a little more than 4.

Now for the big question: is it Canon or Nikon? ;) CANON

And the last one: Why do you love photography, and what is your purpose for doing it? :) I love how photography can capture things that you see. Some reasons I take photos are because I like to, and also I take them for the greeting cards that we make. I hope that in my photography I will glorify Jesus Christ.

Shaina is a 19-year-old, stay-at-home-daughter, born-again-Christian who hopes to glorify Jesus Christ in all that she does. She enjoys photography and filming (though the extent of her filming are just the crazy videos she likes to make with her siblings and friends.) She also loves Narnia, and hopes one day to visit Ireland.

Thanks for your time, Shaina! :) How are you guys liking this series? Please leave a comment and give me some feedback. :)
-Sarah