Jenn is one of the first contacts I gained on flickr. I've been watching her flickr stream for quite some time now. Her floral photography is amazing and makes me want to buy my wife more flowers so I can photograph them. LOL. Her close ups and macro work are always interesting and well composed. Her portrait work is really well lit and posed. She has an eye for the pose.
1 ) How long have you been interested in photography?
I've been into taking pics ever since I was a child. I remember always wanting to be behind my mom's polaroid camera and sitting for hours in the library looking at book after book of portraits.
2 ) What got you started in photography?
I guess I became more serious about it when I was about 14...I was an Air Cadet and was offered a summer photography camp where we were trained in the basics and taught how to develop our work in the dark room. I was able to continue building on my skills by volunteering to work on my high school's yearbook, and then taking a few more courses in College.
3 ) Do you have any photographers who's work you admire?
There are so many photographers who take my breath away on a regular basis but I have to say my absolute favorite is Annie Leibovitz. I love the way she is able to engage her subjects and truly reflect who they are in her portraits.
4 ) What inspires you to make photographs?
Hmm... I have to say it's my children. I think it comes from a strong desire to keep them young, to suspend them in time as my babies ... LOL...I've been called their personal paparazzi!
5 ) Do you have a specific style that you like to shoot? Such as portraits, fine art, photojournalism etc.
Wow....I actually believe that all photographers are works in progress. We all evolve at differing rates, and the style/techniques I employ now are sure to change as time goes on. That said, I adore shooting portraits of people of all ages. At the moment, I try to employ a more photojournalistic approach to it and capture pieces of them that people easily relate to.
6 ) What is your favorite photographic subject?
The obvious answer would be my children! Again.... mom = personal papazzi :-)
I also am drawn to floral photography. I enjoy being able to express both the strengh and fragility which encompass all blooms.
7 ) What gear do you shoot with?
I am a Canon girl! I've had everyone from retailers to fellow photogs try to convert me to the Nikon lifestlye....but nothing feels better in my hands than my Canon! <blush>
My kit is not the largest....but I've been told that it's not size that matters, it's being able to use what ya got ;-)
My kit contains:
Canon 50D
Canon 70-300
Canon 55-70
Canon 100MM Macro
Canon 550 Speedlite
Monopod
Tripod
a series of reflectors
8 ) What is your favorite lens?
oh...hands down my 100mm Macro. I think I've almost been converted to using only prime lens! This is a FANTASTIC lens for macro photography and nice close head shots.
9 ) Do you shoot in Apeture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual?
I am almost always in Manual. I have used AP a few times, but it's not for me.
10 ) Where do you see your photography in 10 years?
Ok....time to think big right? I've started my own environmental portrait studio a few months ago and things are going well. I'd like to eventually have my own studio space where I can also sell my art prints.
11 ) Do you have a tip for our readers?
Well now, this is an easy one..... SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT!!!! You really have to get out there keep shooting! I know it's easy for life to take over...between work, families and the daily chores of living, it can become overwheming and frustrating when things don't turn out the way you wanted them to. Don't sweat it....we've all been there!! Just keep SHOOTING....carry your camera EVERYWHERE! :-)
12 )Do you have a favorite photo of yours that you would like to share with us?
This is one of my more recent favs. It is a picture of my kids (of course!) with their grandfather. I love the timeless feel to it.
Thank you Jenn for the insite into your photography. I recommend everyone check our her Flickr stream and her website. Some really great photography there.
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