Another photographer's work I really enjoy is Jamie Koppi. You can see her work at Koppi Write Photography. Her web site is www.koppiphotos.com and phone number for the studio is 936.537.1961
She does one type of session I find to be an absolute howl...It is highlighted in the first question.....
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The Cake Smash is a great concept...how did you come up with that?
Oh how I wish it was an original idea. However; a fellow photographer does a cake smash with all of her baby clients on their first birthday. She is in Ohio. I adopted it to cupcakes primarily and I am the only photographer in the area (willing) that does it. It is so much fun! The parents love it, they kids sometimes don't :)
What segment of your business do you like most...weddings, seniors,
portraits...? And why?
I love senior portraits because they are each unique and fun! But my favorite is Boudoir. Women of all shapes, sizes and walks of life all have one thing in common. They want to feel and look beautiful. My approach to boudoir photography is to figure out what they think is their best feature and highlight that. In the end I just want to show my clients images that evoke emotion and show their true personalities.
What got you interested in photography?
I always had cameras (back in my day it was film :) for as long as I can remember, but it wasn't until I took a photojournalism class in high school that I found a true passion for studying and learning photography. From there I have worked hard to make the "cross-over" to digital. Learning new techniques, lighting and processing. I am always trying to evolve my skills. But I have to admit there is just something nostalgic about the smell of the dark room, I miss that some days.
What image are you most proud of and why!
What got you interested in photography?
I always had cameras (back in my day it was film :) for as long as I can remember, but it wasn't until I took a photojournalism class in high school that I found a true passion for studying and learning photography. From there I have worked hard to make the "cross-over" to digital. Learning new techniques, lighting and processing. I am always trying to evolve my skills. But I have to admit there is just something nostalgic about the smell of the dark room, I miss that some days.
What image are you most proud of and why!
I am my own worst critic (as I think we all are). But my all-time favorite image was a photo that I took my senior year in high school. It was an awesome football shot. You could see dirt flying, the running back was holding on the ball as he was being tackled and you could see the intensity in all of their faces. The best part was that I took that with my Canon Rebel film camera, and developed the negatives and prints myself! I am more proud of the fact that I developed the image than I am of the actual print (although I still have the print 10 years later).
What is your fondest memory while working this thing we call
photography, and why?
What is your fondest memory while working this thing we call
photography, and why?
I have to laugh at this. I started my business while I was a stay at home mom. I was asked (on more than one occasion) by my oldest daughter when I was going to get a "real" job. All this time later, studio, equipment, lights, clients... she still says I stay home with her brother and sister and take pictures sometimes :)
Have you photographed anyone famous..and what was that experience like?
Have you photographed anyone famous..and what was that experience like?
No I haven't. But I have a list of famous people that I would love to photograph if I ever had the chance. Starting with Paul Walker, Robert Buckley, Kat Von D.... (note to celebrities... you need photos? I am your woman :)
Thanks to Jamie!!!
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