"Trevor's 1st Birthday"

[alcain Profile Private messageWebsite]

Debbie, you do have "the eye". But lack self confidence in your selling abilities. You are probably much better than you think you are. You may even be a better photographer than I am but you lack one thing... as the lion said in the "Wizard of Oz, the nerve." Sure, sometimes I think I may have gone over my head, but I remain calm, professional looking, and take LOTS of pictures. (A fashion photographers trick - If you take 1000 pictures, odds are that at least some of them will be great.) I have faith in you and your abilities. I would pay you to do my wedding, without hesitation. One thing about weddings, the next time someone you know is getting married, bite the bullet and ask them if you can come as a "free" photographer instead as a guest (assuming you are not the Maid of Honor!). The "pro" will not mind - he has already made his money. Just keep clear of his shooting but watch and listen to him. Most are really nice prople and if you tell him what you are doing, will give you tons of tips. Shoot lots of photos and take them home and make a slide show as a wedding gift for the couple. When you watch your show through the eyes of the couple, your confidence will grow. When I did my first HUGE wedding, at a very impressive historic museum of art, my wife was worried. After she saw my photographs and my show she told me - you can photograph anything. Debbie, you can do it. ~al

[gpsmikey Profile Private message]

I have to agree with Al on this one Debbie -- I certainly would not
have any problem hiring you to photograph some important event
for me.

mikey

[debngar Profile Private message]

Mikey and Al,

You two are nice to say that but a more accurate assesment of my skills would be that I still have a bit of work to do on my technique.

I think I can do an adequate job for some occasions. I would call most of my images average at best.

I'm likely too critical of my own stuff yes - probably because I spend too much time looking at beautiful high-end wedding pictures and wishing I could produce such images that evoke so much emotion. I also need some more skill in post processing.

In addition, many of those wedding photogs only use lenses with f/2.8 or less and I only own one of those for now.... I'm not happy with the results I get with my 17-85 in low light - it really does not do well. I can't decide exactly what to replace it with.

I can't handle any more assignments on my plate anyways for now. LOL

Thanks again.

Debbie

[nannybear Profile Private messageWebsite]

Excellent shots Deb! You will get where you want to go no problem. as for production you did an awesome job on the sow. Hugs Jan