Learning Something New Every Day

Now that photography has graduated to the digital age, it changes every day. 

I took for granted that I learned on a film camera.  Now, I'm wishing I would have had the opportunity to learn on both an SLR and DSLR.  I wish I would have learned to edit in both the darkroom and Photoshop.

Now I have to teach myself.  I do a lot of research.  I have to.  I want to stay competitive.  I want to know what is out there and how I can do it.  What poses are popular?  What lighting techniques?  What cameras?  Lenses?  Locations?

These are all things I research and think about before I shoot your session.  It is why I like to know about you.  Do you like more of the classical type of photography or do you want something edgier?  Soft and sweet and contrasty and dynamic?

I do have a Pinterest under Mandy Neahring Long.  You are more than welcome to find me and follow me.  Look as the samples and tutorials I have been looking at.  Tell me what you like. 

I love to learn and try new techniques.  I want this to be your best photographic experience you have every had.