Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Job #1: Shy and DLN
Dan and I are in Iowa this weekend. Abigail is being dedicated tomorrow morning at our 'old' church. Our pastor's daughter asked me if I would take pictures at her wedding in September, so this seemed like a great opportunity to sit down and talk about what she's looking for. We also took advantage of my being in town and did some engagement pictures. It was a lot of fun! We first went downtown in Des Moines near the railroad tracks, next we took some pictures by a bright red door at a local church, and we ended up at Grey's Lake. Shy and DLN were just so cute and obviously in love :) ! I can't wait until September.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Certify with Sandy!
This could not be more timely! Wow, God is good. I just got an email today from one of my FAVORITE professional photographers - Sandy Puc'. And here's what it says:
Greetings Fellow Photographers:
I have some really exciting news and I just had to share! Today we are launching the Certify With Sandy Puc' (CWSP) program. It is a personal goal of mine to make a positive change in the photography industry by providing educational resources that are available to every photographer willing to make the commitment to learn. With the help of the Professional Photographic Certification Commission (PPCC), I've pledged to help 1,000 photographers become certified, and I want you to join me.
The program is one hundred percent free and includes access to webinars, downloads, study groups, training articles, online seminars and more. To register for the program, you can click here. Then, take these simple steps toward becoming a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP):
1. Sign up and take the pledge. Make a commitment to take the test within one year and we will commit to helping you study, learn and grow.
2. Join our Facebook fan page for updates at www.facebook.com/sandypucfans
3. Follow me on Twitter for daily study tips and the latest action at www.twitter.com/Sandypuc
I am really excited about this journey. Part of my commitment was that I pledged to take the test with you. If you have to work hard, I will too!
I can't wait for you to join me!
Sandy "Sam" Puc
Can you BELIEVE this? You read it in my first post - Becoming a certified photographer is a huge goal of mine right now. So let me make that goal a little clearer, now that I've committed to Certify with Sandy. My goal is to take the exam on January 18 at the Imaging USA Conference in 2011, and to submit my images for the October 22, 2010 submission date.
Wish me luck!
Greetings Fellow Photographers:
I have some really exciting news and I just had to share! Today we are launching the Certify With Sandy Puc' (CWSP) program. It is a personal goal of mine to make a positive change in the photography industry by providing educational resources that are available to every photographer willing to make the commitment to learn. With the help of the Professional Photographic Certification Commission (PPCC), I've pledged to help 1,000 photographers become certified, and I want you to join me.
The program is one hundred percent free and includes access to webinars, downloads, study groups, training articles, online seminars and more. To register for the program, you can click here. Then, take these simple steps toward becoming a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP):
1. Sign up and take the pledge. Make a commitment to take the test within one year and we will commit to helping you study, learn and grow.
2. Join our Facebook fan page for updates at www.facebook.com/sandypucfans
3. Follow me on Twitter for daily study tips and the latest action at www.twitter.com/Sandypuc
I am really excited about this journey. Part of my commitment was that I pledged to take the test with you. If you have to work hard, I will too!
I can't wait for you to join me!
Sandy "Sam" Puc
Can you BELIEVE this? You read it in my first post - Becoming a certified photographer is a huge goal of mine right now. So let me make that goal a little clearer, now that I've committed to Certify with Sandy. My goal is to take the exam on January 18 at the Imaging USA Conference in 2011, and to submit my images for the October 22, 2010 submission date.
Wish me luck!
The Zoo
We took the kids to the zoo yesterday. I love the zoo! It's always fun to see the animals, to learn something new, and to spend time with family and friends. Here were some pictures that I got of the kids (thanks Angie - for getting one of me and Abi!).
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Mama-razzi Project
As previously mentioned, I'm a new mom. And I'm proud to say that you could consider me as part of the "Mama-razzi" ! I love to take pictures of my daughter. This week, I'm beginning the Mama-razzi Project. More sharing to come!
Welcome to my photography blog!
I think it's funny how many people find themselves working in industries they never first intended. I'm pursuing my love of photography - but I majored in history in college. I took a ton of history courses, because I find it fascinating - the stories, the relationships, the social connections. But at the end of the day, I couldn't really picture myself in a career that was supported by a degree in history. My mom used to always tell me growing up, "Do what you love, because you'll be doing it everyday." It wasn't until I had volunteered to take pictures for a church camp that it hit me - I really love this!
When I first began to see what it would take to become a photographer full time, I found myself diving into every avenue of portraiture - weddings, children, family... want your dog pictured? Sure! It wasn't long before I was feeling overwhelmed and wondering what I had been thinking. And then I got another piece of advice: "Find the story you want to tell and use your professional skills to tell it."
I want to tell the story behind the child. Who is this kid? Who are they when their parents aren't watching? What do they just love? Who is important to them? What do they want to be when they grow up? And as they blossom into their teen years - who are they becoming?
I'm a new mom. My baby girl is, at this moment, 6 weeks old. And, you know, as familiar as she is to me right now, I still have very little idea as to who she is. I can't wait to see more of her personality! I can't wait to hear who she wants to be when she grows up. And in these early weeks, months, years, who knows what I'll miss if I'm not careful? I knew that I wanted to tell the story behind the child before I had a child of my own, but now that I have Abigail, I believe I have an even greater understanding of what it's like to want to capture those moments!
I am relatively new to the world of professional photography. I still feel as though I have a lot to learn. And I've got goals. My biggest goal for the next year is to become a certified photographer with the Professional Photographers of America. This involves an exam and submitting images from 20 paid jobs.
As for my other goals?
* Complete 20 paid jobs
* Successfully study for the exam
* Pass the certification exam
* Pass the examination of my images from the 20 paid jobs
* Take one fantastic photo each day
* Create one masterpiece a month
* Complete the Mama-razzi Project
What an adventure lies ahead! I get excited just typing out those goals. And to think it will hopefully all unfold right here before your very eyes. I still love history ... but I have to tell you I'm so glad it's not required that we have careers in what we majored in!
Thanks for visiting today.
When I first began to see what it would take to become a photographer full time, I found myself diving into every avenue of portraiture - weddings, children, family... want your dog pictured? Sure! It wasn't long before I was feeling overwhelmed and wondering what I had been thinking. And then I got another piece of advice: "Find the story you want to tell and use your professional skills to tell it."
I want to tell the story behind the child. Who is this kid? Who are they when their parents aren't watching? What do they just love? Who is important to them? What do they want to be when they grow up? And as they blossom into their teen years - who are they becoming?
I'm a new mom. My baby girl is, at this moment, 6 weeks old. And, you know, as familiar as she is to me right now, I still have very little idea as to who she is. I can't wait to see more of her personality! I can't wait to hear who she wants to be when she grows up. And in these early weeks, months, years, who knows what I'll miss if I'm not careful? I knew that I wanted to tell the story behind the child before I had a child of my own, but now that I have Abigail, I believe I have an even greater understanding of what it's like to want to capture those moments!
I am relatively new to the world of professional photography. I still feel as though I have a lot to learn. And I've got goals. My biggest goal for the next year is to become a certified photographer with the Professional Photographers of America. This involves an exam and submitting images from 20 paid jobs.
As for my other goals?
* Complete 20 paid jobs
* Successfully study for the exam
* Pass the certification exam
* Pass the examination of my images from the 20 paid jobs
* Take one fantastic photo each day
* Create one masterpiece a month
* Complete the Mama-razzi Project
What an adventure lies ahead! I get excited just typing out those goals. And to think it will hopefully all unfold right here before your very eyes. I still love history ... but I have to tell you I'm so glad it's not required that we have careers in what we majored in!
Thanks for visiting today.
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