

The increased accessibility of digital cameras has made it possible for many who do not have a formal education in photography to create quality photos. A photography degree is awarded to an individual after years of courses in areas such as lighting, composition, and color. This education allows the professional photographer to produce high quality photographs in a variety of settings on a consistent basis. I hold a Bachelors degree in photography from Brooks Institute in California. There are many different areas of specialty in photography. My area of specialty is portraiture: the photography of people. When photographing people, as opposed to landscapes or objects, an important dimension is introduced: personality. Furthermore, when photographing families and groups of people, not only is the photographer searching to bring out personality but the interaction of those personalities. A lot of time is spent in preparation for a family shoot. You need to spend time thinking of clothing and props you want to use as well as timing the shoot during a part of the day that is convenient for all those involved. My job as your photographer is to make the most of your efforts and to take full advantage of our time together.