Sometimes it just clicks..
Posted on August 5, 2009
So as many new photographers do…sturuggle is unavoidable. I struggled to get my name out there, I struggled to learn the mechanics of the camera, I struggled to let go of perfection and expecting perfection, I struggled with getting things to people in a timely manner…I struggled with every facet of my business. The hardest part of being an artist is believing in yourself. Not just the “I can do it” but getting past that and to the “I am good enough for…”
I hear a lot of people say that I am “fresh” and my work has so much “life” to it. I never really knew what that meant. I looked at my work and all I saw was the bad lighting and lack of knowledge I needed to get a great image. Something clicked today. Could have been that I had a great model, could have been that I put my camera down for over a week. I am not sure. I just know that in editing a few images from today’s shoot I discovered that I do in fact believe in myself. I am proud of whatever style my work has found it’s way to. I know that I will always grow and therefore always struggle to some degree. I am self taught, I am winging this and I do not have to be any other photographer but the one I already am. Sounds deep I know, it’s taken me over a year to get to that realization. I am still 98 percent natural light. I still have yet to let the whole artificial lighting thing absorb fully. I rely on other people’s knowledge for success with that . One day I won’t…baby steps.
Here are some shots from today. You may remember Britnee from the amazing big bridal shoot we had. She was the “wheel bride” and the one with the flower frame in the current Phoenix Bride and Groom spread. She was a pleasure to get one-on-one time with. This was just a favor I did for her but I think that it turned out to be a blessing for me.
Britnee of SIM Agency
LOVELY as always….and you amaze me everyday with the beauty that you find in people and how RAPIDLY your talent has grown! way to be girl!
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The Blog looks amazing! I love these shots. What a gorgeous girl, great use of light.
WOW! I’ve been a long time visitor to your blog and I find your work simply amazing! I think you having posted this insight into you as a photographer is EXACTLY what I need to to hear (or read
I am my own worst critic (sometimes to a fault) and just as you said – I need to push through all that and be the only photographer I know to be… whatever that is 
So, from the bottom of my heart… THANK YOU!
great post! lovely photos!
These are so soft, and stunning. I love them. And I love that you are happy with you!
Hey! I know that gorgeous girl!
Bridgette, you’ve captured her beautifully.
Bridgette, you are such a beautiful person, your photography is just an extension of that. Love ya girl!