In my attempt to reach out to the community, I started small: my photography community. And...considering that this place is heaven for destination weddings and tourists in general, you pretty much can't throw a rock without knocking a photographer in the head!
So, I decided that each of you, yes you....and you...oh, and you, hiding in the back corner there... You will all be featured on my little "stage", here on the bloggity. It doesn't matter how long you've been a "pro" or how long you've considered yourself a "pro", we all want to know a little bit about yourself and what makes you passionate about photography. Slowly but surely I'll bring all of you out in the "spotlight". Consider the red carpet rolled out and we, the readers, your paparazzi... So, strut your stuff and show us what you got! I'm excited to know a little bit more about yourself!
The first photographer I want to introduce you to is Megan of Megan DiPiero Photography. Megan and I became fast virtual friends before we even met in person. It would take us a few months until we finally would meet face to face and it was all like we've known each other since forever! Megan is an explosion of a personality, she loves capturing relationships, she is the best at making tear-jerker slideshows combining emotionally charged images with powerful words and she dreams BIG!!
I'll just let her speak for herself.
Introduce yourself. Hi, there! I'm Megan DiPiero, photographer and owner of Megan DiPiero Photography. I'm also the mom of two curious, funny young kids and I have the good fortune of being married to my soulmate and business manager, Aric. Big thanks to Melinda for highlighting me and my work!
What are three things we should know about you?
I am a dreamer. I am determined to one day be a speaker at the spectacular WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) convention.
I am a rebel. Yes, that's blue in my hair.
I am a perfectionist. This quality can sometimes make business extra challenging, but I'm delighted that it pushes me to make the best possible images for my clients.
Define your style in 5 words. Connected, modern, authentic, collaborative, artistic.
What inspires you in your photography? I'm inspired by my clients. Discovering their authentic selves and the heart of their relationships is my goal. Revealing all that in the most beautiful light and making a simple moment artistic is an exciting challenge.
What is your specialty? Underwater photography. I love the magic that can happen underwater and making art with my clients.
Where is your dream location to do a shoot at/in? Just give me some clear water, and I'm in.
What is one of your biggest dreams for your business? I have a dream of making images for a book that would empower and celebrate women-- their natural beauty inside and out. Part of that dream includes locking in a portrait session with Meryl Streep among other amazing women.
What do you love most about being a photographer? The ability to hold a moment in time. As a mom, I know how quickly time flies by and I never take for granted the power that photography has to help us remember and celebrate life's adventures, big and small.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 5 years I will be a studio owner (and yes, that studio will have a pool for my underwater work.) I will also be appearing as a speaker at WPPI. I'll save you a seat.
If you could meet anyone in the world, who would that be and why? Meryl Streep. With my short-lived theatre background, I learned to appreciate the subtleties of successful acting and my god, Meryl Streep has got IT! She impresses me immensely as a strong female icon. I would love to get close to her to study her face and see if I could reveal the real Meryl.
What advice do you have for the new photographers just starting out? As a new photographer myself, these words are for me as much as anyone else... Dream big, study hard, stay in the game. Use the competition to push yourself to be your best, but realize that, as my good friend Melinda would say: "There's enough for everyone."
Thank you, Megan, for taking the time to answer the questions... If any of you have any suggestions of questions that I could ask from photographers, drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you.
Next up, we'll have someone that inspired me to get into photography as a professional. She's to blame for everything! So stay tuned!
So, I decided that each of you, yes you....and you...oh, and you, hiding in the back corner there... You will all be featured on my little "stage", here on the bloggity. It doesn't matter how long you've been a "pro" or how long you've considered yourself a "pro", we all want to know a little bit about yourself and what makes you passionate about photography. Slowly but surely I'll bring all of you out in the "spotlight". Consider the red carpet rolled out and we, the readers, your paparazzi... So, strut your stuff and show us what you got! I'm excited to know a little bit more about yourself!
The first photographer I want to introduce you to is Megan of Megan DiPiero Photography. Megan and I became fast virtual friends before we even met in person. It would take us a few months until we finally would meet face to face and it was all like we've known each other since forever! Megan is an explosion of a personality, she loves capturing relationships, she is the best at making tear-jerker slideshows combining emotionally charged images with powerful words and she dreams BIG!!
I'll just let her speak for herself.
Introduce yourself. Hi, there! I'm Megan DiPiero, photographer and owner of Megan DiPiero Photography. I'm also the mom of two curious, funny young kids and I have the good fortune of being married to my soulmate and business manager, Aric. Big thanks to Melinda for highlighting me and my work!
What are three things we should know about you?
I am a dreamer. I am determined to one day be a speaker at the spectacular WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) convention.
I am a rebel. Yes, that's blue in my hair.
I am a perfectionist. This quality can sometimes make business extra challenging, but I'm delighted that it pushes me to make the best possible images for my clients.
Define your style in 5 words. Connected, modern, authentic, collaborative, artistic.
What inspires you in your photography? I'm inspired by my clients. Discovering their authentic selves and the heart of their relationships is my goal. Revealing all that in the most beautiful light and making a simple moment artistic is an exciting challenge.
What is your specialty? Underwater photography. I love the magic that can happen underwater and making art with my clients.
Where is your dream location to do a shoot at/in? Just give me some clear water, and I'm in.
What is one of your biggest dreams for your business? I have a dream of making images for a book that would empower and celebrate women-- their natural beauty inside and out. Part of that dream includes locking in a portrait session with Meryl Streep among other amazing women.
What do you love most about being a photographer? The ability to hold a moment in time. As a mom, I know how quickly time flies by and I never take for granted the power that photography has to help us remember and celebrate life's adventures, big and small.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 5 years I will be a studio owner (and yes, that studio will have a pool for my underwater work.) I will also be appearing as a speaker at WPPI. I'll save you a seat.
If you could meet anyone in the world, who would that be and why? Meryl Streep. With my short-lived theatre background, I learned to appreciate the subtleties of successful acting and my god, Meryl Streep has got IT! She impresses me immensely as a strong female icon. I would love to get close to her to study her face and see if I could reveal the real Meryl.
What advice do you have for the new photographers just starting out? As a new photographer myself, these words are for me as much as anyone else... Dream big, study hard, stay in the game. Use the competition to push yourself to be your best, but realize that, as my good friend Melinda would say: "There's enough for everyone."
Thank you, Megan, for taking the time to answer the questions... If any of you have any suggestions of questions that I could ask from photographers, drop me a line. I'd love to hear from you.
Next up, we'll have someone that inspired me to get into photography as a professional. She's to blame for everything! So stay tuned!
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