Oh Snap! Eve Edition

 

 Alright guys, today's interviewee is Eve from Essence of Eve Photography. :)

How did you get started into photography? And how old were you?

I first got interested in photography last year, after I created my main blog,  The Chronicles of His Swordmaiden. That's when I started blog hopping and noticed that most blog authors were also photographers, whose abilities I was simply blown away by. I began thinking "What if I started taking photos? Would I ever be able to excel that much?". That very same day, I remember picking up the family's point-and-shoot and going out the door to take photos of random objects. I believe that windy fall afternoon was what started it all, because in a few weeks I'd become so very fond of taking photos that I decided to put the money I'd been saving up to good use, and bought my DSLR.

What was your very first camera?

My very first camera, the one that I bought myself and that solely belongs to me, would be the one I have now, my Canon Rebel XS. When I opened its box, it was love at first sight! :)

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?

As I explained earlier, the lovely blogger photographer community is responsible for bringing the photographer in me out of hiding! Many thanks to you all! :)

What kind of equipment are you using right now?( camera,flashes,lens,etc.)

You can view all my equipment by going to the  What I Use page on my photography blog.

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

Mostly self-taught. I did take a few classes at one time, but I didn't sign up or anything; my homeschool group happened to be taking them so I just tagged along. The classes were targeted toward beginners, so I already know most of the things, however, I did manage to pick up a few helpful tips.

What is your favorite subject to shoot? (landscapes, profiles, artistic shots, candid moments,etc)

Anything small that's unusual, often overlooked, and/or has tons of detail.

Do you have any professional experience?

Nope, can't say that I have.

What is your method for getting new tips, techniques, or new information?

I mostly rely on experience, it's the best teacher! ;)

Do you, or have you sold your work?

No, but I'd love to be able to do that someday. In fact, I'm hoping to open up an Etsy shop sometime in 2012.

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

Very tough indeed! I think I'll go with my newest favourite...

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?

I think probably passionate, obsessed, and artistic, all meshed together. :)

For how many years have you been interested in this sphere of art?

It's been a little over a year now.

Now for the big question: is it Canon or Nikon? (or neither :P)  ;)

I'm going to say Canon, just because I have one and because I've never used a Nikon before. :P

Why do you love photography, and what is your purpose for doing it? :)

I love photography because it gives you a whole new perspective on God's creation. You start noticing all the little things, the details, things you would normally never even stop to consider. I strive to glorify God through my photos, and to prove to people that if they think it all came about by chance, they are greatly mistaken.

Eve is a homeschooled christian {conservative reconstructionist} girl, and her ultimate goal in life is to grow in "faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Along with helping around the house and spending time with her family, her many hobbies include reading, photography, writing, and graphic designing. 

Thanks for doing this with me,Eve! :) That was really fun.

-Sarah