Practice, Practice, Practice! Learn! Experiment! Learn More! Practice More! Get Better!

I have taken so many steps forward in the development of my business lately. I registered (finally!) with the Houston Center of Photography for their Certificate of Completion program. I have to test between difficulty levels, have to submit a portfolio before receiving my certificate, and have a great line-up of classes/workshops ahead of me. As I matter of fact my very first class is coming up very soon! I absolutely can't wait. The class is a remedial class just about using a camera and learning all of the settings. I am purposefully starting at the WAY bottom because I want to learn all that there is to know. When I have finished the certificate program I am going to pick an official name for my business, obtain a logo, and register as a real and true legitimate business. I am so looking forward to that day. I would love nothing more than to own a studio but I know that if I work hard enough I can make this business a success even without a studio.

One problem I am encountering is a lack of detail in the important features of my images, namely the face and eyes. I have been told and have learned from research that a big part of that is the fact that I still shoot in JPEG and not RAW. Next Tuesday I am doing newborn pictures for my God-sister whose maternity photos I did in the summer. I plan to shoot 50/50 and see what a difference it makes. I have bought a TON of new props and a great bamboo rug for a backdrop so I really have high hopes for this photo shoot. So much is invested in it.