Oh Snap! Hannah Edition

Today my interviewee is Miss Hannah Banks.

Hey Hannah! Thanks for being with us today. 
It's my pleasure! :)

Okay, let's get going:

How did you get started into photography? And how old were you?
I first got interested when I was about nine years old. I was always captivated by how much a photograph could speak to a person. I officially got started at 13. yes, that was many many years ago. ;)

What was your very first camera?
My first camera?? It was a Samsung SL105. It was good for starters.. but I can't say I was really great friends with it!

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?
My Mother. When I first started showing interest in photography, she made me stick to it. She encouraged me on, and supported me. It meant the world to me. And I am so grateful to her for that!!

What kind of equipment are you using right now?( camera,flashes,lens,etc.)
Most people find it odd that I use a simple digital camera.. they are always saying "wow! you should get something a bit more expensive!" but after living in a family of 13 all my life...I've kind of learn to do the best with what you have. :)I use a Nikon S6100 Digital Touch Screen Coolpix Digital Camera. 16 MP, 7X zoom.  Note: I am completely satisfied.

Are you self-taught, or have you had classes?
I am self taught for the most part. I do check out other peoples work... Google questions.. and hunt for tips. OBSERVATION is the most efficient way of learning with me.

What is your favorite subject to shoot? (landscapes, profiles, artistic shots, candid moments,etc)
I love artistic shots!!!!!!!!! *emphasis on love* I'm always looking for ways to make my shots artistic. Definitely artistic shots! But, I do have a huge soft spot for candid moments... there isn't anything sweeter then a child's first birthday, or a girls prom night... you get the picture. :) 

Do you have any professional experience?
Yes! I have many professional photographers among my dear friends.. and I am often selected to give a extra hand during events. It definitely helps to help, if you get my drift. ;)

What is your method for getting new tips, techniques, or new information?
Haha, I answered that one earlier...but here it is again. my method is observing. :)Whether it's other photographers work, or just the world around you, observing is one of the best techniques. :) 

Do you, or have you sold your work?
No, sadly. I've always wanted to.. but it's not that easy. let's just say marketing isn't my specialty.

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

Very, and haha! I have so many favorites.. that selecting one would probably be impossible.

Well, if Hannah won't...I will! I really love this one of hers. The details are so great!

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?
P.A.S.S.I.O.N.A.T.E to a tee. :)

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

Now for the big question: is it Canon or Nikon? (or neither :P)  ;)
Nikon!!!! *dramatic music plays* yes, I wouldn't have it any other way.

And the last one.....
I'm ready. :)

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

Why? a very hard question.. and a easy one at the same time.. I just don't want to give a wrong answer.. let's see...

Why? I've always imagined that one day when I am old and gray.. I could look happily back on the moments I've shared and captured with loved ones. I like good memories.. and best of all I take joy in creating them and capturing them for other people. Why do I do it? It makes me feel good, it makes others feel good!! it's my calling. :)

(Photographer At Haylee's Photography)

(Blogger At Serenity For The Photographer's Soul.)

I am a young teenager. I love the Lord.. and I love photography!! He's helped me achieve my dream.. and I want to use it for His utmost glory!

What interests me aside from photography….?
I love to sing! Singing has always been one of my 2nd favorite past times. I’ve always wanted to sing professionally. but who knows how that will go.
I play a few instruments. Guitar and piano are my main instruments.. but I can dabble at almost anything.. I was born with musical talent. It’s just in my blood.. I guess. :)
I love to read, I love to read, I love to read!! Haha, you can never give me a book too long. Never! I also like to ride horseback, go shopping, keep house, hang out with my friends…things like that. 
One thing you have absolutely have to know about me is….. I am very sociable. I love my friends, I am very talkative, and love interacting with others. But I am also very sober and quiet at times, and I observe people’s actions and conduct often. So if you catch me randomly staring at you…;) 

I was originally a pampered city brat till moving out to the country approximately 3 years ago...believe me.. the change has brought a lot of good! :) Well, it was supposed to be a short bio.. I'm afraid I've extended it quite a bit. 

                                       So, I'll just close with a Goodbye, and God Bless You! :)

                    ~Hannah B.~

 Thanks so much for doing this with me Hannah! :)

-Sarah

Oh Snap! Katie Edition

Hey Katie! Thanks for being with us today.
Thanks for having me, Sarah! Nice idea!!

Okay, let's get started:

How did you get started into photography? And how old were you?I really picked it up end of last year and started a photography blog in March. 

What was your very first camera?
A power Shot A3100 IS Canon camera.

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?
My Aunt and her awesome camera!! ;)

What kind of equipment are you using right now?( camera,flashes,lens,etc.)
Canon Rebel XT. EFS 18-55 lens. 50mm with macro. 35-135mm. I also have a macro extension tube and macro lenses I can screw on the lens itself.

Are you self-taught, or have you had classes?
I’m self-taught [up to 6 weeks ago.] I’ve just started photography classes.

What is your favorite subject to shoot? (landscapes, profiles, artistic shots, candid moments,etc)
Probably landscapes and artistic shots. I enjoy shooting “blind-shots” too.

Do you have any professional experience?
Nope. =)

What is your method for getting new tips, techniques, or new information?
Either by playing with my camera, from friends who have done it longer than I have, or my Aunt.

Do you, or have you sold your work?
No, just given when asked. =) But that is a possibility for the future.

Show me one of your favorite shots you've taken. (I know it's a tough question.....)
Yeah, it is! =)….But here are 2:






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?
Artistic for the first one, I enjoy taking “interesting” shots. =) And the second, probably artistic/passionate.
I really like using a natural lighting, [for the lighting I do.]

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

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

And the last one.....
Why do you love photography, and what is your purpose for doing it? :)
I love photography because I love Christ! I love taking pictures of His creation and sharing them with others! Every time I take a picture of a flower, leaves, bugs, animals, you name it! I thanks God for the opportunity I had to snap a picture of His beautiful creation! God said, we were made to glorify Him! That’s one way I glorify Him….through the snap of a shutter!!

My name is Katie Wilson and I am 19. I’m the second oldest of 9 kids and the farm manager for Full Quiver Farm. I love the Lord with ALL my heart!! I love photography, as you know now! ;) Here are a few other things I enjoy…Volleyball!! =) Music/Guitar. Riding horses. Square dancing. =) Working with my Dad and brother, Will… and I have a few more! =) Thanks, Sarah for having me! I’ve enjoyed reading the others. Here is my blog for those who haven’t seen it! : http://mylifethroughthecanonlens.blogspot.com/
~Katie

Okay, cheerio til next time, you guys! :)

-Sarah

Oh Snap! Beth Nell Edition

 

Hey Beth! Thanks for being with us today. What do you think of this cool weather?
It is my pleasure! This cold weather is great-but I am very much looking forward to spring time :)

 Okay, let's get started:

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

I was 9 when I got my first long narrow barbie camera...and I remember just loving the fact that I had my own camera and could take pictures that would be mine. It got lost one day and so I used disposable cameras, and many of then at that, until I was 16. I just loved the fact that I could push a button and have memories stored. Permanently! That love has just grown over the years.

What was your very first camera?

My first was the barbie camera and then I saved up for so long to get a digital point and shoot Pentacle camera :)

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?
Nobody really inspired me. Just the fact that there is so much freedom with what you can photograph and how you can do it has just always made me want to take pictures and capture memories.N

What kind of equipment are you using right now?( camera,flashes,lens,etc.)
Right now I shoot with a Nikon D90(praying for an upgrade :)) and a 50mm 1:8, 85mm 1:8, 18-105 mm and a zoom lens all Nikon brand. A Nikon Sb600 flash and other such things. But those are my primary things that I use.

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

Self taught. Though I have plenty of books and Dvds...I just prefer learning by experience and by being with others that are more knowledgeable.

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

People

Do you have any professional experience? 

Yes.

What is your method for getting new tips, techniques, or new information?
Being around others who know what they are doing :) shadowing photographers and following photographers blogs! :)

Do you, or have you sold your work?

Yes, I have.

Show me one of your favorite shots you've taken. (I know it's a tough question.....)
I currently don't have access to any of my photos and certainly not any of my absolute favorite, but here is one :)

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?

Someone who wants to learn to the best of my ability and glorify God with anything that I/my camera may produce.

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

Quite a few :) avidly since I was 16 so 4 years :)

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

Definitely Nikon :)

And the last one.....

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

I love it because God has created so many beautiful subjects to be captured. And I love that I can bless others by giving them photographs that they want to keep and can use.

Hi, My name is Beth Lay.

Nestled in the valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains I live with my husband Brandon and our one cat and a donkey. I am striving to be a homemaker that glorifies my husband and my Heavenly Father while teaching violin and reaching out to neighbors. Photography is something I love to do and hope to explore more and more as the days go by.
Her Blog:

Her Photography Blog

:) Thanks so much, Beth!
-Sarah

Oh Snap! Ampersand Photography edition

Hey Sarah!(by the way, I love the name! ;) Thanks for being with us today.  

Okay, let's get started:

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

It was very serendipitous, actually. I was out of highschool, working a part-time job, studying music theory, and praying about what to do with my life. Photography was kind of one of those “huh, I think I'd like to do that someday” things in the back of my mind, but I never seriously considered actually doing it, you know? But it was one of those things I just thought I might like to try. Not long after that I started what would be a three-year stint in full-time ministry. The desire to pursue photography consistently swelled inside of me, but whenever I had time to pursue it, I was broke, and whenever I had money I was working crazy hours and had no time. By the time those three years were up, I was 22, the desire had grown into a passion, which grew into a purpose, and I was determined to pursue it. So I bought a camera and dove in headfirst.

 

What was your very first camera?

I had some little point-and-shoot film camera when I was in high school… I think it was Fuji? I have no idea. My first "real" camera was a Canon 30D. 

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?

I love people, and I love communication, and photography seemed to be a very natural way to merge the two loves… and it's much more than a hobby for me. =) 

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

Canon 5d Mk2, Canon 30D, Canon 20mm f/2.8, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Canon 85mm f/1.8, Canon 135mm f/2.0, Canon Speedlight 580EX II 

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

Mostly self-taught, but I took some workshops through the Institute of Photographic Studies (IPS). If you're looking for a basic, "everything you need to know about photography" class, this is it!!! 

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

Brides. 

Do you have any professional experience?

Yes, I'm starting my fourth year as a full-time, self-employed wedding photographer.  

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

Watching other people and hearing them explain it. 

Do you, or have you sold your work?

Yes and yes. =) 

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?

None, actually. I would label myself as a professional. Photography is my job, not the thing I think about day in and day out. I think about marketing and to-do lists way more than I think about photographic techniques or cool things to try. And I'd always prefer sitting down with a person and talking heart-stuff over coffee over taking their portrait. Yes, I'm passionate about photography… but I'm more passionate about God and the Gospel. I'm more obsessed with doing well in business than I'm obsessed with photography in itself. I'm definitely a die-hard, but since it's the thing I do all the time and have to do all the time (or I won't have house, car, or food), I've grown past the "I want to be known as a photographer" stage, and I'm now in the "I don't want to be defined merely by my camera" stage. =) 

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

I've been interested in it for about ten years, I have practiced it for five. 

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

Canon. Alllll the way. =D 

And the last one..... 

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

Photography is all about seeing people as God sees them. I whole-heartedly believe that every single person is made in the image of God, and reflects a bit of His glory. When I look at a person through my camera lens, I have the precious opportunity to look at them they way that God looks at them, and to document that individual beauty that reflects His glory.  I shoot weddings because I love marriage, and I love marriage because I love Jesus Christ. I also love weddings because I love love, I find joy in contributing to other peoples' happiness, and because... well, I just like pretty things. 

Hi! My name is Sarah. I'm a portrait and wedding photographer in the Northern Virginia-ish area. I'm passionate about God, light, people, and love, and obsessed with just about anything pretty, or textured, or vintage. I love photography, and coffee, and meeting new people, and... lots of other things.

  Website // www.ampersandphoto.com

 Blog // www.ampersandphoto.blogspot.com

Facebook // www.facebook.com/Ampersand.Photo

Twitter // www.twitter.com/scdanaher

~Sarah

Oh Snap! Lucia Edition

 In this installment I'm interviewing Lucia!! :) I love how (even though up til just recently she hasn't had real nice equipment) she uses the resources God's given her to express herself beautifully through the pictures she snaps. :)

 How did you get started into photography? And how old were you?
I have always loved taking pictures, but I think 2009 was the year I really took an interest in creative shots, enhancing my photography skills, learning new techniques, etc.

What was your very first camera?
I always used whichever one our family had at the time--just little point-and-shoot Nikon Coolpix, Sony Cybershots, and so on.

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?
I guess I just discovered how much fun taking photos was! Also, when I was younger, my friends and I would do "photo-shoots" with each other every time we saw eachother (which resulted in a ton of photos of us,but lots of pre-photographer experience!).

What kind of equipment are you using right now?( camera,flashes,lens,etc.)
In 2010 I decided I really, really needed to get my own camera, but decided since I would be spending over $100 anyways on a
point-and-shoot, I might as well save up for a DSLR.  This last week, I JUST received my first ever DSLR camera--a Nikon D3100. <3 It came with an 18-55 mm lens, which I have been using--I hope to save up for a 55-mm lens and a 35-mm soon. :) I am mainly just using what came in the box! :)

Are you self-taught, or have you had classes?
I have taken a 4-H photography class for one year, which has really been helpful. We meet once a month, and our teacher gives us assignments and such, so it has been fun to learn and try to be creative while getting better at photography. Other than that, I have just been learning from other photographers' work, and scouting about for inspiration. :)

What is your favorite subject to shoot? (landscapes, profiles,
artistic shots, candid moments,etc)
I adore taking pictures of people, so--portraits. :)

Do you have any professional experience?
Nope, not yet, but I hope to someday--my dream is to become a Wedding photographer. <3

What is your method for getting new tips, techniques, or new information?
As I mentioned above, I love looking at other peoples' work online, or anywhere, and gaining inspiration from their ideas. Also, I have been scouring my camera's user manual, learning in my photo class, and looking up ideas on-line!

Do you, or have you sold your work?
No, I haven't.

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

"Orange Blossom Special"

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 say "all of the above?" ;)

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

Around two, if we're talking "really" into it.

Now for the big question: is it Canon or Nikon? (or neither :P)  ;)
I have a Nikon, so...*Nikon.* ;) But, I have heard Canons are just as good, so I can't really be the judge. :)

And the last one.....

Why do you love photography, and what is your purpose for doing it? :)
I love photography because it enables me to cultivate my creative

side, prosper in something fun and stimulating, while at the same time exult in God's creation of people, places, and things. I do it because I love it.

 Lucia is a small town girl with a passion for words, music, photos, and laughter. She loves to share her thoughts with the world in the hope that she will inspire, encourage, and amuse. Lucia lives for Jesus and is keeping her eyes on Him.
You can learn more about her, and check out her photography at her blog, lucia,etc . :)


Thanks a million, Lucia! :)
~Sarah

 

Oh Snap! Bethany King Edition

 Today I'm interviewing Miss Bethany King from Bethany King Photography. :)

Hey Bethany! Thanks for being with us today.

Okay, let's get started:

 

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

I became interested in photography as a teenager. In high school and college, I was always the one with the camera taking embarrassing pictures. When I was a child I spent hours and hours looking at my parents' old albums, and I think that's what really inspired me to do the same. I love to print out my photos and put them in albums, and I have so many albums from all stages of my life, with every sort of embarrassing haircut and fashion faux pas from the last twenty years or so. My one regret is not writing down everyone's name in the pictures--you'd be surprised at how quickly you forget people's names.

What was your very first camera?

Hmm, my very first camera? I think I had a Fisher Price camera as a child! I remember that it was blue, long and skinny. Does that count?  

 

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?

My husband was my main inspiration-he really encouraged me to pursue photography as a career and follow my passion. He believed in me even when I didn't. My two kids, Miles and Stella, are also a major source of inspiration for me.  

 

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

 I shoot with a Canon 7d. I try to use natural light when possible, but I do have a Vivitar flash with a Gary Fong LightSphere that I use in low light conditions. I mainly use a 28-135mm lens and a 50mm lens. I also have an older Konica Minotla 5d body that I use as my "back-up" camera. I've got a few lenses for that body, but my current favorite is the Lensbaby 2.0, which produces dreamy, soft focus photos.

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

A little bit of both. I am mainly self-taught, but I have taken some classes to learn the basics. I took my first photography class in college.While I feel that experience is the best way to learn, and just lots of practice, classes helped me to better understand my camera. My latest challenge is to master studio lighting-I'm trying to teach myself using the internet, books and practice.

 

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

I love shooting people! Kids are so fun and make great subjects, but they are also quite the challenge. My kids are probably the most difficult subjects because they are so sick of me sticking my camera in their faces. My ideal portrait session is with someone who is creative and flexible, who is willing to try out my whacky ideas and who has a few whacky ideas of their own.

 

Do you have any professional experience?

Yes! A few years ago I decided to start my own photography business. I launched Bethany King Photography in 2009, after my family and friends convinced me that I was talented enough to make something of my photography hobby. I shoot kids, families, couples, singles, weddings, engagements, bar mitvzahs...I'm up for anything.

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

The internet is my favorite way to get new information, for sure. I follow a few very talented photographers online, and I am always getting new ideas and inspiration from them. I also have photographer friends that I share tips and techniques with.   

 

Do you, or have you sold your work?

Yep! I sell my work via my business, Bethany King Photography. I sell prints, canvas wraps, cards, albums, etc. However, as a photographer in a time when digital images are so prevalent, I try to focus on selling my time and and creative energy rather than paper or prints. Sure, people may want prints for their walls at home, but they also want to be able to post their shots to facebook, on their blogs, or send to their families in an email. My business model is a little different than other photographers in that I have a slightly higher session fee, but you get all of your high-resolution images after the session and you are free to do whatever you want with them (except sell them). I really think that this is what people want with their photos. I'm not going to charge you $200 for an 8x10 print.  

 

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

That is tough! Here is one of my favorites from a recent engagement session that I did. This was shot at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. 

 

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?

Definitely artistic!  

 

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

For as long as I can remember! But I really became passionate about it about 5 years ago.   

 

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

Canon for the win! 

 

And the last one..... 

 

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

At the risk of sounding like a cliche, I use my photography as my artistic outlet, and as my way to be creative. 

 

 Bethany King is a photographer from Northern Virginia. Bethany lives with her two kids and husband in Falls Church, VA. She is left-handed, loves ice cream and chocolate, and hates ice, celery and carrots. She once had a pot-bellied pig named Hercules as a pet. Check out her website at Bethany King Photography or like her on Facebook at here.

 

 

 

 

 

Wow! This was so much fun! Thanks for taking time to do this with me, Bethany. :)

~Sarah

 

p.s. Coming up: Layered Peppermint Bark Recipe and Pictures!! :D

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

Oh Snap! Bri Edition

 

Hey Bri! Thanks for being with us today.

Okay, let's get started:

How did you get started into photography? And how old were you?
I was 12 years old when I first became interested in photography. A
friend of mine was doing a school project on a certain type of flower
and was required to take pictures for the project. I was fascinated
and began “playing around” with my Dad’s camera. It all went down hill
from there :P

What was your very first camera?

KODAK EASYSHARE CX4230 Zoom Digital Camera

Who or what inspired you to take up this hobby?

My parents were definitely my biggest supporters. They have given me
most of my equipment over the years. My Dad also really loves
photography so I was exposed to it for as long as I can remember. I
would say God inspired me, but He used my parents (particularly my
Dad) to make it become a reality.

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

I use a Canon 50D with four lenses: (1) 50mm 1.4  (2) 30mm 1.4  (3)
100mm 1.8  (4) 17-55mm 2.8
I also use the LumoPro LP120 Manual Flash. I use my Dad’s Canon T2i as
a back-up if I’m doing a wedding and have an assistant.

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

Both. I have taken a few online classes as well as interning with some
local wedding photographers, but the majority of my knowledge comes
from online research and real-life experience.

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

In general, I enjoy taking landscape or macro shots the most, although
I also thoroughly enjoy doing portrait sessions and weddings in
particular. It usually depends on what mood I’m in. ;)

Do you have any professional experience?

I have worked as an assistant photographer with a local wedding
photography business. I have also recently started my own freelance
business and have photographed numerous family and engagement sessions
as well as a few weddings.

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

I’m constantly browsing articles and photographers’ blogs to learn more.

Do you, or have you sold your work?

To private clients, yes.

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

Very tough!! I don't think I've even thought about it before. I always
have a new "favorite" after every photo shoot. "

I visited London this past summer and snapped this shot of some street performers right across from London Bridge. As a musician, I love the contrast between the performers and the motion blur of the passing onlookers who are too busy to stop to listen.

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 and artistic. It is definitely a side job/hobby at this point, but I would love to spend more time photographing once I
graduate.

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

For as long as I can remember.

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

In my experience…Canon!  Can’t say that I’ve had extensive experience
with Nikon though, so I’m open-minded. ;)

And the last one.....

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

I love photographing engagement sessions and weddings because I love capturing all the joyful and special moments that mean the world to that couple.

I love photographing family portraits because it’s always fun to see how family members interact, especially the young kids!

I love photographing God’s creation because it gives me a sense of awe at His greatness. I love capturing a small part of the beauty that He’s given us and displaying it in a way that brings others to marvel at His beauty. Soli Deo Gloria. 


Thanks so much for doing this interview Bri! :) It was a lot of fun for me, and I hope you had fun doing it, too. 

You can learn more about Bri and look at a lot of her wonderful photography on her blog, Heavenly Things Photography. :)