Brooke Danielle Photography is a Virginia based wedding photographer.
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I was so excited when Brittney contacted me after the holidays regarding my coaching sessions that I was offering. The last time I saw Brittney was when I captured her family photos nearly 4 years ago! At the time, she had an almost 2 year old little boy and now she has THREE little boys! I had so much fun sitting down with Brittney catching up & seeing photos of her adorable sons. We had such a nice visit, that we probably could have sat down with each other for at least another 2 hours discussing family, life, & of course photography 😉
Besides photography, it turns out that Brittney already has her own business called “Bride & Broom” which is a company that specifically designs, sets up & cleans up after events. How awesome is that to offer to clients so that they don’t have that added stress of the day? Plus, I’m loving the company name! If that wasn’t enough, Brittney also does photography on the side & desires to pursue it as a business. While we sat down together we went over everything when it came to posing, composition, lighting, & most importantly how to work the most efficiently when it came to actual shooting time followed with editing. I was able to bring my laptop with me & show Brittney some short cuts to help make her life a little bit easier when it came to post production & editing. I also discussed with Brittney my workflow when it came to weddings, as that is something Brittney is interested in getting into!
The last part of our coaching session involved taking some head shots of Brittney at La Grange Winery out of Haymarket, VA. It was definitely a super cold day (& the wind didn’t help!), but we made the best of what we had & still managed to have a great time! I often thought that it may have been best to start with the head shot portion first, so that we could warm up with some coffee afterwards for our Q & A time! I will make note of this for the future 😉
Here are some of my favorite photos from our time together, with some interview questions answered by Brittney herself. Thank you for such an awesome time, Brittney! I hope we can get together again sometime soon!
What made you interested in pursuing a coaching session?
I have been considering taking my interest and hobby in photography further. I had my family pictures done by Brooke almost 4 years ago and loved what she had done so I felt it would be a great fit.
What was your favorite aspect of the coaching session?
I really enjoyed all of it. Brooke made it seem like I was sitting down with a mentor and friend. She was great in answering all of my questions and I loved the headshot portion.
What is the one thing you found most helpful from our coaching session together?
Kind of hard to choose. But I loved how she described and spoke about starting a small business. And again, the headshot session really taught me a lot as well: posing, how to work wit the client, and composition.
Did you feel that the headshots portion of the coaching session helped give you insight on how to work with/pose clients?
Yes, I absolutely enjoyed the headshot session. I was not expecting it to be as educational as the Q and A session.
Would you recommend a coaching session to other aspiring photographers? What would you tell those who may be on the fence about booking a coaching session?
Absolutely. I would tell any aspiring photographer that coaching sessions give you a good idea of where you are at and what you should be working on to achieve your goals as a photographer.
Did you leave our coaching session feeling more confident? How so?
I feel more confident in my skills and knowledge with how Brooke took the time to answer my questions. I also gained more knowledge on how to get my photography business up and running.
If you are an aspiring photographer looking to take the next step & think that a coaching session may be the right fit for you, feel free to contact me! I offer a variety of different packages to tailor your needs whether you are a beginner photographer, or an established photographer. I would love to learn more about you & your goals! You can contact me, here!
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