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 that you can pass on to your children? What do you want to do with the images? (Hang one over the fireplace/couch, create a wall gallery for a hallway or dining room, make gift prints for other family members, or design
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 just not willing to give up the goods on my favorite Detroit photography location...she asked if I had a special garden (I don't) or a flowering tree (nope), then silence. So I decided to tell her the little secret I lea
