Then & NOW | Christina Z Photography

November of 2011 was my first paying client. Since then my photography has flourished, my business has grown leaps, and I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge about photography and business. I wouldn’t be here today with out that first client, and the fact that they have come back time and time again tells me I’m doing something right. Anyways, take a look for yourself…

• Same family, a year and a half later.
• Same camera, a year and a half later.

I’ve made leaps of progress in this short period of time, and let me be the first to say I have loads more to learn!

In the time between these sessions

• I’ve re-branded (check out my awful self-made logo in the second set of photos).
• I learned to use manual.
• I upgraded from my kit lens (18-55mm) to a 50mm 1.8.
• I upgraded editing programs (Picnik to Lightroom 4 & Photoshop Elements 10).
• I’ve learned a lot about posing and better angels to photograph from.
• I’ve taken several photography classes and have loaded up on tutorials, webinars and more.
• Not to mention all the experience I’ve gained!

I remind myself all the time that we all start somewhere, and here is the proof. xoxo

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