For a photography assignment we interviewed a local photographer of our choice. I interviewed Angie Underwood, a very skilled and experienced photographer who we could all learn a thing or two from.
Ladies and gentleman, it's Angie Underwood herself!
A beautiful shot by Angie Underwood using a shallow depth of field.
A great Maternity photo by Angie Underwood.
1. Describe the steps you have taken to earning money for taking pictures.
Everything really fell into my lap. A friend of a friend saw some of my photographs on Facebook and contacted me to do her engagement pics last March. That led to doing her wedding. It fell into place from there. My love of photography was born several years ago when I realized how much I enjoyed capturing my 5 children during the *real* moments of their lives. After several trips to a photo studio that ended with many tears being shed and photos that weren’t frame worthy, my love for photography was born. Whether the children were playing or posing, I found happiness and satisfaction in documenting the special times in their lives.
2. Are most of your pictures freelance or studio?
Freelance.
3. What is your favorite aspect of photography?
I love having the ability to capture life, beauty and emotions as they happen. You are preserving memories for someone.
4. What has been the most challenging obstruction to becoming a professional?
Finding the balance between my family and photography.
5. What advice can you share?
Don’t be afraid to step outside the box.
6. Do you prefer film or digital? Why?
I shoot digital only, That is all I have ever shot with but I love having the ability to take as many photos as my heart desires and deleting the ones that I dislike.
7. What is your favorite subject?
I love shooting children and teens.
8. Do you have a favorite camera?
My current camera. A Canon 50D. My favorite lens is a 85mm.
9. Where do you get ideas for shots and backgrounds?
When I schedule the session with the client, I try to find out what they are looking for. I base my choice of location on their personality that best suits the type of portraits they desire.
