Peek Through My Window {Part 2}

It's so lovely to have you all take the time to write questions, thankyou so much! I'm wondering this: because so many of the questions are photography related, I would be happy to do an online workshop for those interested. I don't mind sharing tips here but in all honesty, I feel like my blog is a difficult place to expand on specific techniques with the detail that's probably needed. For the more general, quick q's, I will add them in...

If you are interested in signing up for a workshop, please send me an email so I can gage interest. It will be aimed at beginners and those looking to move towards starting a business. I will be happy to share as much as asked and will offer personal c&c for participants. If interest is there, I will be looking at running it from around mid August.

I really hope by doing it this way, I can put the required time and effort into helping those who genuinely want to learn in more of a one-on-one environment. Just send me an email (sheyerosemeyer@bigpond.com) if you'd like to register interest.

So, a few more Q&A's for today!

Have you ever thought about selling or sharing some of your own actions?

Often! I plan to sell them as soon as I have time to get a pretty page up :)

What was the hardest shoot you ever had?

Probably my very first, just because of sheer nerves.

Do you ever still get nervous or intimidated?

I do, but not as often as I used to. If I'm well prepared I'm usually more relaxed..Early on I was quite terrified actually.

How long have you been photographing clients?

Since 2004 but it's taken me quite a while to get in the swing of shooting regularly.

How many shoots do you have during the week/month?

Usually one a week..sometimes two. I rarely take on more than that otherwise I find myself in a bit of a spin. I never want to feel like photography is a chore - I do it because I love it.

How much time do you spend editing?

I usually proof a shoot in a day. The more time I take to prepare pre shoot, the less time it takes in editing.

What did you do before photography?

I was the woman you rang to shout at when your phone bill arrived.

You never talk about your mother... has she passed on?

Oh no! She's very much alive and well and lives just down the road from me. I actually moved up to Brisbane to be closer to her :) We have a regular shopping date most weeks and talk on the phone most days. Mum is my rock.


This month I would like to know how you shoot into the sun without getting harsh sun flare?
In some of your pictures the sun looks so diffused and soft.

There are lots of variables that affect how flare appears. It comes down to the position of the subject, the position of the sun, what's in-between the two, the time of day and the aperture you're using and making sure you compensate with exposure. It takes a while to feel comfortable shooting into the sun but it's worth learning.

What is the most profound spiritual moment of your life?

Giving birth to Ava and Ivy, in water, without drugs. Holding Ava just after she passed away. I cannot seperate the three as I believe the primal intensity of each of those situations was very, very similar.

How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

Altered.

Are you willing to share the pre-PS versions of the images from this post?

Why yes I am! I will dig them out and post them this week.


Okay, it's school holidays and I have a date with two cute boys and a ten pin bowling alley.

S xx