Name: Melissa Allam
Comment:
I just found this video off of the blog visual vamp. Thank you so much for posting this. It is great inspiration and motivation for me. I have a two year degree in interior design and have decided to start my own business next year in interior and event design. I decided this because friends keep asking me to do parties and weddings, so I have kept a file of picures and am starting my own business next year. I have one question for you though. I have taken all my own pictures with my little point and shoot camera. I’ve thought about taking a photography class so I can take more professional looking pictures. How did you do it when you first started out?
Vicente Responds:
First of all, stick to one thing first (you’re talking parties, photography and interiors) – master one thing first and then go onto the next. (Jack of all trades, master of none…) Photography for me was a natural follow on after I became successful in interior design – I wanted to enter a new career and it was the only way of getting published. I didn’t do any photography courses, but rather picked up a camera and started to figure it all out. I’ve never been one to attend courses and believe that if you get a good camera and have some patience, that’s the best way of figuring it all out.
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#1 by Karena on December 22, 2009 - 12:12 pm
I do need a better camera for my blog images, then as you say, practice, practice, and DO NOT use the flash!
#2 by Victoria Zlotkowski on December 22, 2009 - 1:56 pm
I agree, practice and the use of your sense of detail, composition and artistic feel will help you. As a person with an eye for beauty you will realize that is a wonderful thing to capture this on camera.
I do the same and take pictures everywhere!
My family groans already, trips take so much longer. LOL!
Anyway, I need a better camera too and have the Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP in mind…
Happy holidays!
And the same to you all at Vicente Wolf Design!
Greetings and I hope to see you all happy and healthy in the New Year!
XX
Victoria
#3 by Gary Nelling on December 22, 2009 - 4:07 pm
My old Nikon FE 35 mm film camera is still very serviceable after 20-something years, and you can even carry a short tripod around on trips for interior and night shots, though it would probably get you even more groans from your family, Victoria. But I’m very impressed with what my daughter achieves with a digital Nikon. She is a photography student who uses both. The digital pictures are just as clear, the colors maintain their full depth across sun and shade areas unlike most Kodak color films, and you have the added advantage of being able to take more chances since you are not wasting film and can delete your mistakes. Nikon replacement parts on their old film cameras are increasingly hard to get, and their response time slower. Local repair people tell me that Canon keeps their parts longer and responds more quickly. Kodak is phasing out some (or all) of their 35 mm color films.
Correct me if I’m wrong, Vicente, but I believe that the large format cameras that take fine resolution photos are still all made for film.
Everyone: I just put a question about floor lamps in the previous blog about that subject, but I’m not sure that anyone would see it since it is a week or more old. If anyone is up on the subject, I would appreciate your input.
Happy holidays everyone!
Gary
#4 by m elissa lee on December 23, 2009 - 12:34 pm
Dear Vicente and Melissa,
I think mastering one passion is so important and it builds a lot of confidence and I find that is one of the most important aspects to any thing one tackles…..
I shot weddings and portrait and I use a Mamyia and a old 510 Hassablad…
With those two cameras I was often blown away at the detail of the photo’s…
I loved taking photo’s of people as the emotion was so touching later when I would get back all the proofs I was shocked often, because I would think I did not get any good moments and then there they would be… many moments!!!!
I Often would offer to take photo’s of weddings and just charge the cost of the film and maybe 200 dollars because I wanted every one even those that had no money to spare to have their moments on film…
Also, do this a lot in the start of your business and you can create a portfolio that way by just charging your cost and then you have a “book”.
Enjoy,
Melissa
#5 by Paula Grace on December 23, 2009 - 4:53 pm
I agree ~ start with one, master it, then add another if you’d like. I have done plenty of class work but it is in the field where I have learned the most. The principles and elements are important to get one’s head around but the interpretation of them is on the job training or with an experienced designer. One thing about pictures to show clients ~ unless you are very, very good, have them professionally taken. It is a God-send to have a wonderful architectural photographer. The pictures look well-done AND more true to what the eye is seeing. I know it can be pricey but it is worth every cent to show your work is all its glory.
Vicente, Happy holidays to you and yours! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and reading ‘The Secret’ based on your recommendation. Thank you very much!
Paula Grace
#6 by Karena on December 28, 2009 - 2:05 am
Great advice Vicente! I am still using my little red Nikon 6000….would love to upgrade, and not sure what to get next. Suggestions?
#7 by Fabulous Finds Gal on January 3, 2010 - 12:05 am
Great advice! Focus, focus on one task. Why can we not do this? Thanks for sharing.
#8 by photo enthusiast on March 5, 2010 - 4:37 am
Thanks for posting this site. It has helped my niece a lot.because after graduating from interior design, she is into photography now. You are right that you canoot be a master of both. You really have to excel or master one first before you could venture into another. Hope a lot more of this site will be posted in the future.