FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and Professional Photographers of Iowa (PPiowa). While I do have a trade degree in portrait photography, I am currently working towards my professional certification and masters degree through the Professional Photographers of America.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started with photography in high school and fell in love! I have always been obsessed with art but lacked the raw talent to paint or draw. While I can do some painting (and I love to do so in my free time), I wasn't nearly good enough to effectively paint what I saw in my head. When I discovered photography I finally had a medium to express myself. I knew from 16 years old that I wanted to go to school for photography and the rest is history!
- Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I recently had a photo shoot for a VERY busy little 3 year old boy. This child LOVES Transformers. I was literally on my tummy playing transformers with him for half the session and got some really great genuine smiles from him. He was so sad when the session was over that he cried because he didn't want to leave. His mom was sad too I think, because she enjoyed sitting on the couch laughing at us! Before she left she told me that it was the most fun she had had at a photo shoot and was so glad to see her son enjoying the experience :)