I wanted to do an end of year post that is more about the year to come rather than the year that has just passed. As far as my photography business goes, 2009 was about getting it started. I have wanted to be a photographer since I can remember holding my mother’s minolta as she showed me how to use it at 6 years old. Now, at 27, I have decided to try even harder than ever to pursue my love of the art form and I started my own photography business in October of this year. So, you could say I am fairly new to this world. All I know is that I love photography and love taking photographs of people and getting to know their story. It sounds cliche to say “everyone has a story to tell”, but it’s true.
I’ve met so many great people in this short time and I am so excited to see what 2010 brings. For me, I want 2010 to be a year of me trying new things, busting out into a whole new world of photography that is currently unfamiliar to me. I kicked off the new year early by getting some friends together and doing just that.
I am typically more of a “natural light” kinda girl but I really wanted to take advantage of the season’s outdoor lights and try a portrait session with some off camera flash. I don’t learn very well from going to workshops and having someone show me how to use my gear or watching video tutorials. I need to go out in the field with some patient friends and just tinker with my camera until I get something I like. I have enough of a photography background where I know my equipment well, but when it comes to new ideas, nobody can teach me how to create what is in my head. That’s up to me!
Thankfully, I do have some really great friends who were willing to stand in the 20 degree weather here in Boston and let me shoot them and a kick-ass boyfriend to hold my light stand. This is Christina and Rob. Rob was one of the first friends I met when I moved to Boston 3 years ago and Christina is his lovely wife. They are from Texas!
Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today and it goes without saying, but I wouldn’t be here without your help.
xoxo
WET WILLY!!!!! My fave is third up from the bottom.
Lookin’ good, sis!
What perfect subjects! You did a great job. This couple is adorable.
The 3rd one is my favorite too!! Can’t wait to see more of your work! (:
Love the black & white shot! It’s really funny how your logo fits into the picture too =)