Hi. I'm Alaina!
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Random things about me:
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Why Photography? |
I crave learning, creativity and even as an introvert, I crave people. Not in the zombie/brains way but the kind of craving that makes me want to be a part of others lives....even if that's just behind a camera helping them capture memories. I'm self-taught and look forward to learning more as I go through this crazy business. I love looking in the back of the camera knowing I've captured "the shot" that you'll have on display in your home or share with family and friends.
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My Philosophy |
Every time I break out my big camera, my kids will either want to be cheesy and silly for the camera, or they'll run and hide. It never fails that "the" outfit I wanted them to wear gets a grass stain as we are walking out to get set up. And now, there are more of them than there are of my husband and I so I usually prep my husband a couple days in advance of when I'd like to get some family shots or pictures of the kids. Getting pictures taken is stressful!! I get it!! You have all these expectations of what will happen, how the kids will act, and how the photos will look. My philosophy is; You focus on me and make sure you're ready for the shot, I'll worry about the kids. They will NEED to run and play and be silly in order for that "perfect" shot to occur. It may not end up being a stock-photo pose, but for most of us, that's not how our families are in real life anyway. If you are relaxed and having fun, the kids will have fun too. I always enjoy myself during shoots and hope that by letting your kids' personalities shine, you will too. "THE" shot will happen and I'll be sure to capture it and many others for you.
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