1. Decide What You Want There are lots of photographers out there!Before looking for a photographer it is important to have an idea of what you want to help you narrow down your options. Things to ask yourself: Do you want your photos taken indoors or outside? Do you want a natural setting or big city feel to your photos? Do you like light, bright and airy or dark and dramatic? Do you like posed or unposed portraits? Are you looking for something trendy or something timeless

The other day while at the park with my son (yes we go to the park in the middle of winter, my little energy machine needs to be outside), I got into a conversation with another mom. She got very excited when I told her I was a photographer, as she loves photography too. Hesitantly, she asked if I had a favorite local shooting location (of course I do) and she was shocked with my answer: my own front yard! Now I could tell she was trying to figure out if I was serious or j