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Signs You're A Professional Photographer

Signs You're A Professional Photographer

In the past this didn’t use to be a question. It was generally understood that a photographer was someone wealthy enough to own a camera and make photographs. But as the world changed and cameras became so easily accessible we carry them in our pockets every day the question arose; What makes a professional photographer?

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Engagement 2023

Engagement 2023

The criteria was she doesn’t really love overly posed shots— which I 100% get— so my aim was a lot of motion oriented cues to create images. Her soon to be husband was great at taking direction and saying or doing things that provoke picture worthy responses.

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Inspired at 2 AM

Inspired at 2 AM

After watching the YouTube video on Sam Abell’s talk about The Life of a Photograph, I was inspired. I was also up until about 2 am in the morning watching it which made my brain start buzzing because I was so drawn to his talk. Are my images as a photographer on the same level as his? I am not sure but I do know the elements he talks about looking for to make are images I have done, perhaps not all the time but the images I have taken popped into my mind.

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What Makes A Professional Photographer?

What Makes A Professional Photographer?

In the past this didn’t use to be a question. It was generally understood that a photographer was someone wealthy enough to own a camera and make photographs. But as the world changed and cameras became so easily accessible we carry them in our pockets every day the question arose; What makes a professional photographer?

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Photography Business Aid

Photography Business Aid

…As I have grown as a photographer and a business person, I have found that photo delivery and ability to order digitals and prints is what helps a business thrive. But not only that what ever you choose to build that aspect of your business should be cohesive and on brand…

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Contest Finalist

Contest Finalist

… Sometimes my adherence to my style choice pays off and I become a finalist which is a big accomplishment given the sheer volume of photographers in the world and who enter these contests…

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