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Let me take you on a fun little trip down memory lane, showing you how I went from a Lightroom newbie to a go-to professional family photographer in the lovely areas of South Surrey, British Columbia, and the Lower Mainland. Spoiler alert: It involves a lot of clicking, some heavy backpacks, and a whole bunch of learning!
It all kicked off with me getting my head around Lightroom. Oh boy, was that a game-changer! Suddenly, I was seeing the world in terms of shadows, highlights, and those sneaky mid-tones. Colors weren't just colors anymore - they were feelings, moods, stories waiting to be told. And composition? That's just a fancy word for figuring out where to stand to make everything look awesome!
Then came the deep dive into learning. I was gobbling up photography courses like there was no tomorrow, and YouTube tutorials became my new Netflix. But here’s the real kicker - my boyfriend’s ABC rule: Always Bring Camera. Yep, whether we were just popping out for groceries or heading for a hike, my trusty camera was with us. And if that meant him lugging around my hefty backpack (sorry, love!), so be it!
Remember the saying, "your first 10,000 pictures are your worst"? Well, I embraced that like a badge of honor. I clicked anything and everything, from squirrels looking suspiciously at me to the most random street corners. It was all about getting those shutter miles under my belt.
Then came the big leap - offering free photoshoots. I treated these sessions like gold, giving them my all as if I were shooting for Vogue. This wasn't just practice; this was me laying the foundation of my dream as a professional family photographer. And guess what? It worked! My confidence went through the roof.
Now, let's talk people skills. Coming from a nursing background and the corporate world, I was no stranger to interacting with all sorts of folks. But getting them to pose and smile for the camera? That was a whole new ball game. Thankfully, it turned out to be more fun than I’d imagined. Meeting new people now gives me a buzz, not the jitters!
Fast forward to now, and here I am, your friendly neighborhood professional family photographer in South Surrey, ready to capture your family's giggles, wiggles, and everything in between. Whether you're in South Surrey, somewhere in the lovely Lower Mainland, or anywhere in British Columbia, I'm all about creating pictures that are as fun and unique as your family.
So, if you're looking for someone to capture those perfect, candid family moments, give me a shout! Let's make some memories that are as vibrant and lively as our beautiful corner of the world. Here's to capturing life, one click at a time!
