Behind the Lens

My first official photoshoot as Walk By Faith Photography, at that time I was K Tragic Photography, was at dawn on September 4, 2010. I remember thinking that I was having fun and maybe I was good at taking pictures too. Because that’s what a photographer is to you isn’t it? Someone who just takes pictures.

That’s what I thought for a while. I’ll get into exactly what I believe a photographer is and what my personal vision is a little bit later. For right now, I want to tell you exactly how this whole thing came about.

First shoot ever!

 So, I had this photoshoot with my cousin, Mesha. We had a great time and the pictures weren’t that bad. Not for my first shot at this new hobby. I posted the pictures on Facebook and received amazing feedback. My friends started asking for photoshoots, then people older than me, then strangers. For the first time in my life, I really felt like I was good at something.

As the clients started rolling in, I realized a few things. One, I was given this talent to give glory to God-hints the name change. Two, photographers do so much more than push a button. Three, I should really charge for this.

Anyways. I did sessions with my friends. At 15, I was asked to do a wedding. Oh my. I was far passed nervous. I was going to the wedding of someone I didn’t know. I had one shot to get this right. I survived, obviously. But, I told myself I was never getting myself into a situation like that until I was confident I could deliver the very best imaged I could.

Since then I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know many different people!  I’ve been so blessed to figure out who I am through photography. Which brings me to the subject of what I really think a photographer is. An iPhone and Instagram doesn’t make you a photographer. In my opinion, the absolute best part of being a photographer is capturing the little moments. Nothing  is as big of a reward as proofing a session and getting the perfect shimmer in someone’s eyes, catching laughter, or freezing an unspoken conversation between two people. My goal as a photographer is to present my clients with the little things.

Since I've begun this journey, I have had the opportunity to have family, senior, engagement, and maternity sessions!

The feedback and support I have received has been overwhelming and means more to me than anyone could ever image. For those of you who have kept up with my work and encouraged me, thank you so so much! I don’t know how I could repay you. For those of you whom had no idea I was a part time photographer, check me out!