Thursday, April 7, 2016

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.