I get a lot of questions about photography on social media so I decided to write a post answering a lot of them. I am in no way a professional photographer... yet it's within my life plan, but so far I have taught myself everything I know and I wanted to share some of what I know with you.
What camera do you use?
Canon 550D
What Lens do you own?
I have three different lens, my 50mm, Zoom Lens 200mm and my kit lens 18-35mm. I tend to use my kit lens the most even though it is awful in low light just because what I use it for its perfect.
What editing software do you use?
I use Adobe Photoshop CC but I also really love the app Vsco Cam, it's free in the app store and it's a really useful app that I use for pretty much every shoot.
What camera should you buy?
I get asked this question practically everyday, it's something that seems so simple but there is no simple answer. It's all down to personal preference and what you need it for. For example, I love Canon's but Amy likes Nikon's, I shoot portraits whereas, others shoot landscapes.
I recommend you work out what you want to shoot and what you enjoy shooting first before investing in any expensive equipment.
How long have you been doing photography?
I have always been the friend who takes all the photos and all the holiday photos were taken by me but it wasn't until 5 years ago I started really having a passion for it and I would take my mums digital camera with me everywhere, I'd use my phone camera a thousand times a day and I just knew I had an eye for it. I got my DSLR about 3 years ago now and use it whenever I can.
Whats your inspiration for shoots?
My inspiration comes from loads of places; films, lyrics, other peoples work but really I just think about it. I often get inspired whilst im on the shoot with the model, I look around me and see what I can use, what locations around me etc.
How do you get models?
This is what took me the longest, I worked out I loved shooting portraits but had no one that would model for me. I finally convinced my friend Ellie and for months she was my only model and it was something I only did with her, but once my other friends saw my work and how much I was improving they asked me to shoot with them and now I have a portfolio to show my friends and hopefully soon models which encourages them to want to be in front of the camera.
How do you pose your models?
This is something I didn't experiment with until very recently, I tended to only do head shots or hope my model would do something, but I quickly realised that my friends aren't models and if I wanted interesting and new photos i'd have to direct them myself. I started working with sitting and standing poses and the photos are so much nicer and feel more structured. I often type in to google "model poses" and have a look at them, I also tend to look at other peoples work (it's not copying I swear).
How often to do you have shoots?
I try and have shoots as often as possible but it just depends on when i'm free, when my models are free and when we have an idea.
What makes a photographer stand out to you?
I am naturally drawn to the type of photography I do, Landscape photography and item photography don't appeal to me as much as portrait and fashion photography so I am drawn to that, but what makes a photographer stand out to me is someone who shoots beautiful and interesting photos.
Who are your favourite photographers?
- Jessica Kobeissi
- Derrick Freske
- Brandon Woelfel
- Cory Wright
Make sure you check out my photography instagram; @rosejessphotography which I constantly post on whenever I do any new work as I am not very good at keeping up with my blog!
If you have any other questions feel free to ask me, if I know the answer i'll tell you x
