what i've learned...

when i began my business, i knew plenty about composition, f-stops, ISO, shutterspeeds, etc. but i have learned more about photography as an art form, and the importance of self-confidence, in the past 3 years than i ever did in the 10 years prior!

here's a comparison of the type of photographer i was in the beginning of my business vs. the type of photographer i am now...

then...
i shot everything in either Shutter Priority, or Aperture Priority settings
now...
i shoot EVERYTHING in manual!

then...
i used my flash for just about everything
now...
i use natural light as often as possible, and only use flash when natural light is insufficient

then...
i shot everything in auto white balance mode
now...
i use custom white balance mode 90% of the time, and auto white balance mode when i don't have time or white card.

then...
i was shy, and let the situation dictate my shot
now...
i'm more assertive, and able to direct a session

then...
i was afraid to get too artsy because i wasn't sure if the client would like it.
now...
i will swing for the fences, because i know, sometimes the most odd-looking lighting/backgrounds/positions, can make for KILLER images!

then...
i was shooting with a Canon Rebel XT with 1 standard lens
now...
i'm rocking a Canon 5D, and mainly use fixed focal length lenses.

then...
i used a bulky camera bag
now...
i've got a gorgeous, handy dandy, shootsac!

everyone has to start somewhere!

i'm just glad that i can be proud of my journey to where i am now!!!

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL MY CLIENTS!! you have given me something more valuable than photos in a portfolio. you've given me the tools i need to become a BETTER photographer, and a better, more confident person!!

I ♥ you all!

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