The Face behind the camera
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 02:06 | 
Written by Administrator |
I come across many photographs that stop you in your tracks. It is always nice to get to know the person behind the camera. This weeks interview is with Melissa from Murray Kentucky. Here is one of the beautiful photos she shot herself. We will feature a few more of her photos, so check back here soon.
Tell us a little bit about you Melissa?
I am a 29 and holding mother to three boys ranging in ages from 4 to 10 and wife to a modern day Romeo for over 11 years now. I love animals, especially dogs, old muscle cars and traveling. The dream is to live in Ireland with my family and wake up every morning to a view that even a picture can't capture the entire beauty of.
How long have you been taking photos?
I started taking photos after I won a Canon Sure Shot while on maternity leave about 10 years ago. It was perfect timing with my first little one on the way. I remember thinking it was the coolest camera ever because it had zoom, which I had never had before. I took pictures just to take them back then though. It wasn't until three years ago when we had an ice storm in Indiana that I started to see the wow moments I could capture on film.
Have you ever taken photography classes?
No but it's something I have considered here lately. I am 100% self taught and out of instinct I just click when I see something that makes me phase everything else out. However, I think I would benefit from knowing more about the technical side of photography to ensure the best photograph possible for whatever pictures I'm shooting that day.
More of this interview tomorrow
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