{Feature Friday!}

K. Abigail Photography 

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1. Tell us a little bit about YOU.

Aside from photography, I am a huge animal lover (-ahem- ....cows). I'm also a psychology major, which I enjoy very much! Aside from that, the rest of myself consists of photography. It is much easier to describe myself in photos. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words!

2. How did you get into photography?

I have always been interested in nature photography, but it wasn't until May 2010 that I began to develop an interest in human photography. I bought a Nikon D5000 in May and began to snap photos of family and friends; soon afterward, I began to offer free photo sessions to those who could not afford professional photos. By August, I began to start booking paying customers who enjoyed my editing style! It has been an addiction ever since.

3. Are you doing photography as a business or a hobby?

Both and both - I love having a little bit of money in my pocket after a long day's work of taking and editing photos, but photography will always be more of a hobby to me. I don't make a lot of money with my photography because I am learning how to help others with my talent. I am planning several themed photography sessions and taking all profits and donating them to a charity. For example, I am planning an April session for Alcohol Awareness, and an October session fr breast cancer awareness.

4. What is your favorite subject to photograph? Why?

I love photographing couples. I love the intimacy! Besides, it's always fun to pose more than one person at a time.

5. Who is your inspiration? Do you have any favorite photographers?

It isn't who my inspiration is, but what my inspiration is. Ideas, settings, and items that I tend to run into are what inspire me. I try not to let other photographers inspire my creation too much. ;)

6. What tips/advice do you have about photography and/or running your own business?

Don't feel like you have to follow all of the other photographers in order to be a great photographer. Oh... and if photography is a hobby for you, don't let it overwork you! Step back and take a breath if you begin to feel overwhelmed. It helps me to realize photography is fun, not serious.

7. Tell us a strange or interesting fact about you.

I have to sit down and edit a full session in one sitting or I will go crazy!