Dana submits her photos to P&R for our themes often. She has been in a couple top tens and last week won the weekly theme "rain" ( first image shown below)
I have been following her work but never "looked" like I should have! I mean wow. Not only is the sweetest but she is really talented! Her images are amazing and show the beauty of life. ♥
I always love interviewing all the amazing photographers out there. And although the questions are the same the answers aren't! ♥ I just enjoy the fresh inspiration every week! without it none of us would move anywhere!
Hope you enjoy this amazing lady's work and words!
XO
-Rose
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1. When did you start to pursue photography and why?
I've had a love for photography ever since I was a little girl. I was the one always with the camera at school, events, and family parties. A friend once told me when I was in college that I seemed to document my life through photo's, and that really stuck with me! I never really thought about it before then, but he was right. I began to take it more seriously when I had my daughter a year and a half ago, and opened up my studio last summer. My daughter is without a doubt, my muse.
2. Why do you love what you do?
I love being able to capture a moment of time to cherish forever. For my clients, and personally. Now, it's so fun with my daughter and watching her learn and explore new things. It's so much better through her eyes.
3. What is the most important thing that matters to you in your business?
Customer service to my clients, and delivering a beautiful memory for them to keep. I also like to keep learning, learning, learning so I can continue to provide quality photo's and to keep the creative juices flowing!
4. What is some of your favorite photographic equipment to use on your shoots?
Well, I have just upgraded to some really fun new gear! I have a Canon 6D and am about to upgrade as well to the Sigma Art 35mm Lens now that I am full frame. My trusty go-to lenses are my 40mm Pancake for everyday shooting, my 50mm 1.2 and my 85mm 1.4 for portraits.
5. What's your favorite time of day to shoot in?
Well, for studio shoots, it doesn't really matter too much. I of course prefer as much natural light as possible, but I do well with continuous lighting if needed. For personal work, I like to shoot in either the soft morning light in my home of my daughter, or late afternoon, early evening if we are outside.
6. If you were to give another photographer a piece of advice, what would it be?
Please don't let self doubt eat away at you. As artists, having some self doubt comes with the territory from time to time. Stay true to your work, and NEVER stop learning. I learn so much everyday just from the beautiful images that are shared amongst the online photography community, and I love taking workshops and trying new things. Knowledge is power. Don't let anyone intimidate you.
7. What does being a photographer mean to you?
If I am able to immortalize big moments in life, or what otherwise would have been a fleeting moment, then that means everything! Being able to express my perspective and add a little beauty into the world at the same time is amazing. I cherish every moment!
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