There are many reasons why some people get into photography and it can vary wildly. For some it is just the photography itself as an art, others as an escape from their reality and an opportunity to create an alternate one with photos. There are some who see it simply as a business or a way to make money and even others who will use their camera as a magic power to get into places only photographers and media can go. My motivation came from a need but later evolved into a passion.

Being a photographer can be tough, but living with Diabetes can be tougher. I have been dealing with diabetes for over ten years and decided I needed to do something about it. It is the subject of this Podcast.

Getting married is one of the oldest traditions in man kinds history, at least that is what I’ve heard. Since the dawn of the century, couples have been tieing the knot in front of their family and a photographer somewhere off in the distance. Photography has come a long way in those hundred years and almost all of it has been from great advancements in the business and technology of photography. It is now relatively easy to take a good photo these days if you own the right gear and know-how to utilize it. With all that said it is tempting to think, “Why can’t I just use my phone to take my wedding photos.” The short answer would be yes, but I would immediately follow up with, “Just cause you can doen’t mean you should.”

You just decided you need some fresh new headshots or a photo session for your graduating senior. You just came from picking up some new threads from your local clothing retailer and you have all kinds of ideas for your big photoshoot. You have already decided who will be taking your photos and you are about to give them a call to get everything all set up and ready to go. After just a few minutes you have settled on a date and price but your not sure what time would be best. Well here are a few reasons I hope you will take into consideration before you decide.

I hear you are in the market for a great photographer. With a quick online search, you find that your options are almost unlimited. It is enough to send your head spinning with all your available options. Well with the right questions you can slim down that never-ending list of photographers in your area. Although you may not be that savvy when it comes to the in’s and out’s of photography, pretending that you are can go a long way. Now don’t run out and take a course solely for this purpose, as more than likely you may never need to hire a professional ever again. So, how do you fake it? Well here are some questions you can ask that will let the photographer know you mean business.