I thought I'd give you a little history, a bit of my background. A good look at why I wanted to become a professional photographer.
From a young age I was interested in cameras. My mom always had a camera handy. I was fascinated by this gizmo and wondered how it worked. To the point of almost taking it apart on several occasions (always got caught before I could do any damage). As I got older and had my own cameras I was always taking photos of friend and family. Getting a little older and owning a better camera, when I would go to a friend or family members wedding, I would take my own photos and send the couple a book of photos as a gift. I would stay out of the pros way. If I could and he or she willing, I would try to talk to the photographer briefly about their experience in the field.
I started hearing that my images were as good as, if not better then, the hired professional. I would simply say thank you and leave it at that. Soon after, people started asking me to photograph their weddings. In the beginning I said thank you for the compliment and declined, saying I wasn't a pro and that's what they should hire. After a number of requests for my services, I finally agreed to photograph my first wedding.
Moving forward, I was at a point in my life where I was about to take a new job. Instead of taking that job, I decided I wanted to give photography a try on a professional level. I worked for two studios before opening my own.
Early in my career I discovered there was more to the photography industry then taking nice pictures. I began to study any and all aspects of photography. Lighting, posing, camera techniques and technological advances. Anything someone was willing to teach me, I was willing to learn. Today I continue to attend seminars, a weeklong schools, State and National conventions. Education is one of the things that keeps me motivated.
I get to touch the lives of people nearly every day. Their sincere appreciation for what I have created for them is another thing that keeps me going. If you love what you do, it's not a job. No one has a better job than me.
I hope this little look into my photography world has given you the confidence in my skills and talent to be your photographer.
Thank you;
John
