Q&A: Southern California Photographer

Hello everybody… well after receiving quite a bit of emails with questions from my adoring fans/ followers/ likers/ and friends (which totally makes me blush to even say) I decided Id make a blog like this:)

Ill start with some questions:

Q: What is in your camera bag?
A: In my pink Kelly Moore camera bag (which I totally LOVE) I carry around a Canon 5D Mark II (Whom I call my MackDaddy), and Im TOTALLY in love with. As for lenses I have a Canon 24-70 2.8L and a 50mm 1.4. My flash is a Canon Speedlite 430EX II. No secrets there:)

Q: Mac or PC?
A: I am a Mac… and proud of it!;)

Q: What program do I use to edit?
A: If I cant do it in Lightroom 3 I take it into Photoshop CS5

Q: How much photoshop is in your images?
A: Basically none… all I do is remove minor eye catchin things, sharpening, and slight color corrections if needed.

Q: How did you get started?
A: I started from NOTHING… literally! I had a strong love and strong passion for photography but didnt have the right tools to pursue anything. One day my Uncle handed me a Canon Powershot Pro1 and it NEVER left my hands! I shot any and everything! To this day Ive shot some of my favorite pictures with it… and yes I still have the camera!:)From there I needed an SLR to take me further… I bought a Canon 40D and turned my dial to M… YES MANUAL! For those of you shooting in AUTO… your holding yourself back! Educate yourself and turn that dial to M! After a few years with my 40D I then again decided to take another leap forward buying my Canon 5D Mark II.
The business of Photography is NOT for everybody… and its a decision you will need to make on your own. You can be a photography enthusiast… but when it comes the actual business of the thing its a whole new ball park!

Q: Do you recommend Canon or Nikon?
A: As a Canon user Im partial to Canons of course… BUT my very close friend who is also a photographer shoots with a Nikon and I cant say I honestly see a difference! Both brands are AWESOME… Nikons have a better focusing system while Canon has better lenses. So really its all up to YOU!:)

Q: Do you still get nervous before a shoot?
A: YES! Although I trust myself I still get nervous a little bit.

Helpful Tips:
-Find your specialty!!!! Dont be an all stop shop photographer!
-Get inspired… dont be a copy cat! There is a HUGE difference between “inspired by” and just a straight out copycat!

Well there it is… I think Ive answered the most asked questions. I hope Ive helped a little bit.:)

Thank you for all the wonderful compliments and heartfelt letters… it really means the world to me! Truely!!

Love you all
Jenn

Michelle MooreMarch 17, 2011 - 1:39 am

What are your prices?

Elaine ChunMay 21, 2011 - 7:15 pm

Hi, I would like to get some information on pricing for getting my three month old photographed. Thank you!

Jaime HafligerJuly 14, 2011 - 5:23 pm

Hi Jenn.

Beautiful pictures! I am interested in finding out session prices for my newborn, 2wk old son and possibly a couple shots of him with my husband and I. Thank you so much.

Jaime Hafliger
jaimes1212@msn.com
9095800468

LILLIAN NORDAugust 12, 2011 - 6:26 pm

HI I SAW SOME PICS ON A FRIENDS FACEBOOK THAT YOU TOOK… MIKE JONES… THEY CAME OUT GORGEOUS… I JUST WANTED TO GET SOME PRICES… I HAVE NO PICS OF MY DAUGHTER AND I TOGETHER AND WOULD LOVE SOME… THANKS SO MUCH -LILLIAN

LeanneAugust 15, 2011 - 3:12 pm

I was wondering if you could tell me what lighting you use in your studio and if you have a lot of natural light coming in your studio?

You do BEAUTIFUL work!

Destinee StanforthOctober 8, 2011 - 5:55 am

Love your work.. I was wondering on your prices & do you do family & pet photo sessions… we just moved to so cal from fl & I’ve been looking for a photographer to send pics back to the loved ones… also my sister & law are wanting to do boudoir pics for our husbands birthday or Christmas (they’re twins) if you could contact me with prices & location that’d be great

AntoinetteOctober 18, 2011 - 5:50 am

How much do you charge? I’m interested in getting some photos taken of my son and I.

amberDecember 21, 2011 - 6:09 pm

My daughter turns one in two weeks .. And I was wondering how to make an appointment .. And what your prices are…

Lisa MartinezJanuary 27, 2012 - 2:14 am

I was wondering how early I need to book for a 1 year smash cake session. I’m looking at May 12th or 19th. Thank you.

Theresa ArslanianMarch 18, 2012 - 1:37 am

Hi Jenn. I am due June 17th and thought it would be a good idea to start looking for a photographer to take photos of my newborn. I came across your site and have to say I fell in love with the your photos. You are very talented and obviously love what you do because it shows through the images you capture. I would like to schedule an appt as well as get pricing. Can you please contact me. Btw, I live in Torrance and was wondering if you travel or only make appointments in your studio. Hope to hear from you.

LisaApril 24, 2012 - 6:43 pm

Hi, Jenn. My sister-in-law has an appointment with you on May 19th at 11:00 am. Will you be e-mailing Casey info about the specifics?

AudreySeptember 14, 2012 - 4:10 am

How can I get in touch with you to arrange/schedule photos of my grandson??

Keisha CaytonSeptember 26, 2012 - 10:19 pm

I just came accross your website and fell in love with your photos of the newborns. I am currently 4 months pregnant and would like to know your pricing for maternity shots. Thank you and once again beautiful work.

ReedSeptember 30, 2012 - 6:43 pm

I have a 1 week old baby. I would like to know what your prices are.

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