An artist’s struggles
I once read a post on social media expressing the idea that photographers are driven to pursue their craft out of an innate passion to create rather than rake in the big bucks. I couldn’t agree more and think this axiom applies to pretty well any creatively inclined individuals; hence …
Learn, learn & learn
I have a full-time job in the banking industry wherein I work with small businesses, identifying what they really need from what they want. I admittedly never expected to end up in this type of career as I had no prior banking or lending experience, nor was I familiar with …
Just the beginning…
In October 2018 I started a photography business. I honestly had no idea how to start a business aside from needing equipment, funds and skills ready. However, the administrative side of things, not so much. I simply started by getting business cards, which I considered to be part of my …
Maila’s first paid event!
I honestly did not know how to start this blog but with gratitude June 28, 2019 came. After preparing for this event by watching tutorial videos, acquiring gear and practising what I’ve learned, the day finally came when I got to apply my newfound knowledge and equipment. I had been …
Should you buy used gear?
Before I decided to start a photography business, I was a hobbyist. I bought my camera with a lens kit and that got me rolling. After a while, I started acquiring additional tools like my speed light, filters, lens, PC and editing software. I usually take this equipment along during …
Mai Studio
If you read my last blog, you might recall I mentioned that I would share some details about my studio. Currently, my other half and I live in our first home in the picturesque Town of Sundre, located about an hour northwest of Calgary, Alberta along Highway 22/27, also commonly …
My First Log: My journey as a photographer
Hello readers, I want to take some of your time and welcome you to my blog. In here I will share most of the things that I do as a photographer. I’m hoping that you will support and read my contents. “I have no regrets!” This is the first time …