Here we go again (thankfully), yep, another one of those "God Shots" as I call them. You see there really is more to a photographer's ammunition of training that goes far beyond our knowledge of our equipment and software and that's the "unseen." For me the "unseen" is my faith in Jesus Christ, yeah, it really is that plain and simple. Starting off each photo session in a time of prayer and Bible Study, well, it really does make quite a big difference in my shots. The shot here with the soon-to-be-bride....well, there's no way I stirred up the wind to blow her hair and dress out creating such a beautiful touch. On the other shot, the sunset sky was painted with soft hues of purples and blues....no way did I have anything to do with that. It's just the simplicity of answers prayers and "God shots."

So You Want to Be a Professional Photographer?

The field of photography is a never-ending field of learning, growing and participating in what can, at times, be an over-whelming and...expensive. If I'm going to offer my clients the best, I have to be the best, and, I have to provide the best equipment. Added to that, I have to have the best back-up equipment, up-to-date editing software. Yep, two or more cameras, back-up portable lighting, back-up portable batteries, and most importantly.....lenses. Good quality glass, both fixed and zoom. Someone asked me once, "What kind of camera do you use, I want to take pictures like you do." Well, believe me, I wish it was that easy. If you're like me, I believe photography is a gift from God and a gift I do not take lightly, nor do I ever come to ulterior conclusions. Yes, I studied it and yes, I've read mounds of books and yes I worked hard toward a training certificate in Adobe Photoshop, but, as I realized just this week, it's something God put in my heart when I was very young. In 5th grade I served on a audio visual team. It was a pretty exclusive position and I can't remember why I was chosen, except that the Good Lord was just putting me on a trail to where I am now. Not sure how long I'll be doing it. Just this year I told the Lord, "take it all away if that's Your Will." Within minutes I had bookings. I admit, each one surprises me, but I'm ever so thankful to God for giving me the desires of my heart. I'm truly blessed.