Weekly Photo Challenge Winner | Macro

Last week's photo challenge winner was the lovely and talented Caroline Gindro Photographe

1.) How long have you been a photographer? 

I’ve always loved photography, but it really began to grow on me with the birth of my third child four years ago. I took millions of photos of my kids, but I was always shooting in auto mode and began to feel frustrated about it. Two years ago someone lent me a Nikon D200. I just fell in love with it and knew I had to learn how to use a DLSR. I’ve bought a Nikon D7000 and learned by myself, reading tons of books, watching videos, and following a course online. I practiced a lot on my children, my cat, my Dalmatian, and on the nature that I love with my macro lens. Now I shoot in full frame, and I love it, especially since I’m an on location photographer and it’s great with low light condition. 

2.) What is your biggest accomplishment as a photographer?

So far, I haven’t got many clients, because my business is really new, I started professionally two month ago. But as a pro, my biggest accomplishment would be to have a client who doesn’t love herself pregnant, telling me that she loves my photos and thanking me for reconciling her with pregnancy.

3.) What is your favorite thing to photograph?

Childhood! I love everything about the little ones, capturing every detail, just trying to immortalize how they truly are, because they grow so fast! And I just love to capture the connection between a baby and their parents. It's so precious!

4.) If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?

Know your camera by heart, learn everything you can about technics, and practice practice practice! But beside the technical part, just trust your instinct and your creativity and shoot what you love, it’s the most important to me. 

Check her out on Facebook!

Caroline Gindro Photographe

Weekly Photo Challenge Winner | Family

Our weekly photo challenge winner is From This Moment Photography! Congrats, your image was stunning! 

Q: How long have you been a photographer? 

 A: I fell in love with photography when I took a film photography class when I was 16 but the spark grew even more with the birth of my son. I wanted to capture every little moment, and it was then that I wanted to give that to other people. Those special moments you want to capture forever. My business is still new, only 6 months. But my little boy and husband are my inspiration to keep pushing forward. 

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment as a photographer? 

A: So far my biggest accomplishment would be people coming to me for advice, makes me feel like I'm doing something right. I can be overly hard on myself sometimes.

Q: What is your favorite thing to photograph? 

A: Aside from my son, my favorite thing to photograph would be engagement. When you can just feel the love coming from the couple through the photos, its pretty amazing. 

Q: If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?

 A: As I am still starting out myself, the best thing that happened to me was fellow photographers. They have become some of my best friends and they give me awesome advice. Also, learn learn learn and practice! I studied a bunch of how to books and videos and learned my camera inside and out. I then went and took what I had learned and put it into practice and learned through trial and error. I am still learning and always will. Don't give up.

Check out From This Moment Photography on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/fromthismomentphoto

Mother's Day | Zoo Trip

My Mother's Day gift from my kids was a trip to Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo! It was so hot outside (90 degrees) today, but even though it was hot we still had such a wonderful time. The look on my daughter's face for her first trip to the zoo (that she can actually remember) was so amazing to see. It reminds me just how much I love being a mother. My kids may work my very last nerve but I wouldn't trade them for anything in this world. They are truly one of a kind and I am so blessed to be their mom! 

Mother's Day 2014

I had such a blast shooting these amazing mom's and their beautiful children! Check out my favorites below! 

Black & White Photo Challenge Winner

Our Black & White Photo Challenge Winner is the talented Brittany Marie Photography!

1. How long have you been a photographer? 

I've been a photographer for about 2 years now. The first year I was a second shooter for a fellow photog friend, and the last year I've been on my own starting up my business.

2. What is your biggest accomplishment as a photographer? 

My biggest accomplishment was getting my first paying client. It was gratifying knowing all my hard work had finally paid off!

3. What is your favorite thing to photograph? 

Portrait photography is definitely my favorite. I hope to someday be able to focus primarily on senior portrait photo sessions. 

4. If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting out, what would it be?

The best advice I could give to someone just starting out in photography would be to reach out to established photographers who offer mentoring. Being able to shadow another photographer and become a second shooter gave me the experience and knowledge I needed to confidently branch out on my own.

Check out her work on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/brittanymariephotog

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