Oh Snap! TKB Edition ;)

This week I'm interviewing Miss Stephanie from TKB Photography.:) I just recently came upon her beautiful photography blog and asked if she'd be willing to be interviewed.


Hey Stephanie! Thanks for being with us today.
Hi Rachel and Sarah! I'm so glad to be here! :) Thanks so much for asking me to do this photography interview - photography is possibly one of the things I come close to obsessing about. :) 

Okay, let's get started:

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

Well, I just got started by picking up a camera and taking off from there. That was when I was around 12 years old. Family and friends tell me that I just have a natural talent - I never really had to work hard to get a good picture. A picture idea came into my head and I took the picture(s). Sometimes I find myself doing the silliest things just to get a good picture. :)

What was your very first camera?

Hahaha... a kid's Fisher Price plastic film camera - I got it when I was about 6 years old. I'm not going back to film ever... kind of self explanatory. ;) The next camera I got when I was 13 or 14. It was a Kodak Easy Share C433.

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?

I've always wanted to be able to capture special moments or beautiful landscapes, and at first I wanted to paint. But for me painting takes up space and time that I don't have. Photography can capture what I want in a second. And it can capture what my poor paintbrush skills can't. So I've generally stuck with photography. Plus, photos are fun to edit. :)

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

I use the camera I bought this last May. It's a Canon Rebel XS (10 megapixel). I use the camera flash that the camera already has. For lenses I use the Canon 18-55mm kit lens. I also use a Canon 80-200mm EF Zoom Lens that I bought a couple months ago. Then I have a small Tamrac camera bag (I actually need a bigger one) and one battery and charger. I also have a 4GB Sandisk memory card (which with my camera holds about 700 some odd pictures). Hopefully I'm not getting too technical. :)

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

Self-taught all the way. I've never had classes, although this next weekend that'll be changing as I'll be going to one with my aunt (who's also a photography nut).

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

Umm... can I choose all of the above? My top three favorite are landscape, artistic, and candid. But I love photography in general. :)

Do you have any professional experience?

Er... I've never worked with a professional before. I've never been hired, as of yet, to do any photography. So I guess the answer would be no.

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

Ask knowledgeable people, observe other people's photographs, and learn by experience. Actually I'm doing a guest post on Nov. 5th on He Designs My Life (my friend Bree's blog) about "rules" I like to stick to, to a degree,  while taking pictures. I'll be posting up the link to that post on my blog if you all would like to check it out.

Do you, or have you sold your work?

I've never sold my photography, although I've been considering doing so lately.

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

This shot is definitely one of my favorite shots. I have lots quite frankly, so I just decided to pick one. :P

 

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?

Passionate, avid, and artistic. Although I could call myself all of these, except a wanna-be and a newbie.

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

For as long as I can remember. But I think that interest really took off when I got my Kodak EasyShare because it was digital, and all the benefits of a digital over a film were great.

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

Canon. I can and have used a Nikon, but I like Canon way better. I just do. :D

And the last one.....

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

I do photography because I can capture a moment, be artistic, and express myself through my photography all at once. And I get instant results - I don't have to wait for the paint to dry, like with painting. I have many purposes for doing photography... to show the glories of God's creation, capture a precious family moment, have fun, and be creative. And because I LOVE it!! :D 

More about Stephanie:

So I guess some people must be wondering who I am. Well......

I am the author of The King's Bookworm and TKB Photography. I am 20 years old and and the oldest of 10 children. I live in the Northwest US and love it. My interests include (but are definitely not limited to): God, family, friends, photography, books, blogging, movies, politics, animals, and jewelry making. I have been told that I am passionate, fun, mature, friendly, creative, and unique. I guess I'll have to take people's word for it. :)

Thanks so much, Stephanie! This was great fun. :)
~Sarah