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Introducing Myself



Hello everyone!
This is my very first blog entry. I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone a little about myself and what we do here at The Cherry Bazaar. I am a beauty photographer and I specialize in women, but, I also shoot weddings, maternity, family, and children. I have been shooting for about 9 years and am self taught. Although I did decide a few years ago to take some college classes, I have found that a majority of good photography is about timing and anticipating the moment before it happens. This is something you can't teach. However education is very important to me and I will always continue to expand on what I know as the industry changes.
I have a traditional style with a photo journalistic twist. I do not consider myself to be strictly photo journalistic, because, I find a lot of times people feel more comfortable with a little direction. That being said I will always love the candid before the portrait.
Many people may wonder what Cherry Bazaar means? Why that name? I wanted to pick a name the portrayed best my idea of what the portrait experience should be about. That is one on one pampering, intimacy, fashion, and originality. Cherry means, original, and Bazaar means, boutique. I would love the opportunity to give you the pampering photo shoot experience you so much deserve!!!

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