{"id":657,"date":"2014-01-26T17:28:19","date_gmt":"2014-01-26T17:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonshanorphotography.com\/?p=657"},"modified":"2014-01-26T17:28:19","modified_gmt":"2014-01-26T17:28:19","slug":"the-learning-never-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devonshanorphotography.com\/blog\/the-learning-never-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"The Learning Never Ends!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the past week I have been called “The Best Photographer in the World” by two different people. \u00a0(Aww… I LOVE you guys!) \u00a0 And while I LOVE the compliment, I know I still have a long way to go to accept that title!! \u00a0I love capturing all of the perfect moments that I do… but I am very rarely 100% satisfied with my work. I always see room for improvement and I spend a good amount of money each year attending conferences and classes to improve myself.<\/h3>\n

It is funny actually, how much I enjoy taking photography classes, conferences, workshops and seminars. \u00a0I have a college degree ( a bachelors in Special Education) but even as a college student never expected myself to go any further the 4 year degree. \u00a0I didn’t hate school, I just didn’t really want to keep at it past the four year degree. \u00a0Now though, if money would allow, I would take every class possible that related to photography and owning your own business!<\/h3>\n

And as I take more classes, I realize I have SO MUCH to learn. \u00a0Not only about photography, but about being a small business owner as well! \u00a0No wonder there is a college degree in business… there is A LOT you need to know to be successful as a small business owner. \u00a0I was lucky enough to attend two differnt conferences last year but this year is already jam packed with learning!<\/h3>\n

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First, just yesterday, I took a one-on-one mentoring class with local newborn photographer Keely of Kiwi Marie Photography<\/a>. \u00a0I adore newborn photography, but it is a WHOLE DIFFERENT world of photography! \u00a0Posing, soothing, lighting, props… there is so much that is different about working with these precious new human beings! I had a great time even tough our little models were a tad cranky. \u00a0In fact, our adorable second model never made it to in front of the camera. \u00a0His tummy was a bit upset and he wasn’t in the mood for portraits! \u00a0But here are a few great images we WERE able to capture!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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I am very thankful to Keely for taking some time to teach me all the newborn tricks! \u00a0I learned a lot, but am already cursing you for all the new stuff I want to buy! \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n

I am super excited this year to be attending AT LEAST three different photography conferences! \u00a0On Monday I leave for Florida for the SPI Conference<\/a>\u00a0that will mostly deal with photographing High School Seniors. \u00a0I am looking forward to building that part of my business too!<\/h3>\n

Then in March I am attending the Clic Photography Conference<\/a>\u00a0in Raleigh, NC. \u00a0This conference is for women business owners and photographers.<\/h3>\n

Then in May, I will be attending the Mid Atlantic Regional School Of Photography<\/a>\u00a0for the 5th year! \u00a0It is located in New Jersey and I love going every year!<\/h3>\n

All this said to say, I love that you all love my work. \u00a0I work hard to perfect my craft and become a better photographer and business owner. \u00a0I love learning new ideas and am so blessed that you appreciate my hard work by continuing to book with me! \u00a0I have aways to go before I feel I’ll truly earn that “Best Photographer in the World” title, but I’ll keep working towards it! \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n

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