Shadowing a Freelance Photographer

Shadowing a Freelance Photographer Danielle Addington

My cousin Sadie, who is always willing to have her picture taken. This picture was taken before I started my project.

My research paper covered the history of photography and how photography has effected society.
Learning about the history of photography opened my eye to how much photography has evolved.
Learning about the effects photography has on society gave me insight on how my photography could impact others.
Coolest resource was TIME's 100 Most Influential Photos.

Jill and I

My mentor was Jill Miller Woodie, she is a teacher and runs a photography business part-time.
Jill has been one of my teachers for two years now, and she also took my senior pictures.

Marquee letters spelling out MR & MRS at the wedding.

To start off my hours, I took a photography class through the Wilkes Art Gallery to learn the basics on how to use my camera.
My first hours with Jill were at Gambill Farms for a bridal session.
I designed my blog and began posting.

Brendan at his baseball game.

I shadowed Jill at Two Rivers Cinema to take photos of "young princesses".
I served as Jill's assistant at a wedding.
After completing my hours with Jill, I used everything I learned with her and in my photography class to take photos on prom day.

A picture of my corsage and dress.

For my final product, I created a blog.
I designed the blog and centered it around my learning process throughout my graduation project.
Featured on the blog is before, during, and after photos.
https://lainiedanielle1031.wixsite.com/createdbycoffee

Screenshot of my blog that I created.

I spent my time learning how to use my camera and the responsibilities that come with being a freelance photographer.
I also spent my time running a blog displaying my learning.

A Japanese arch in Disney World at sunset.

Photography could potentially be a great career path for me.
I really enjoy designing and running a blog.
Procrastination is not the way to go with such an important project as this.
I found a lifelong mentor with not just photography but in general.
Biggest Obstacle: My busy schedule
Biggest Success: Getting to see my progress from beginning to end of the project.

A lizard at Animal Kingdom in Disney World.

Appreciate