It’s been almost a year since the first phaunt U started, and I thought it would be cool to interview some past students and see where they are now and what they’re doing with their photography.

One of the things I love about the U course is the chance for me to get to know some amazing people. Charlotte was the first student to sign up, and I’ve gotten to know her over the last year. She’s an amazing friend and photographer, and I feel blessed to know her. And lucky me, I get to meet her in April at the phaunt Vention!!

Location: Terry, MS  

Links to blog/website/etc: http://www.charlottestringerphotography.com/  and   http://www.charlottestringerphotography.com/blog

How did you get interested in photography?      When my mom and dad let me have their  Kodak 110 (circa 1972) when I like 10-11 – I loved loved loved going to Fox Photo!!!  I have been hooked ever since… But taking photos of my kids really inspired me to start getting serious about it.

Primary focus (children, weddings, etc):  I love all ages!  I love people, period.  But mainly kiddos and weddings 

Describe your style in 3 words:  Timeless, Classic,  Emotive

What is your dream for your business?  To stay relatively small so I can still be the best SAHM…

What’s in your camera bag?  5 CF cards (can’t put all your eggs in one basket) 2 5D’s, a 70-200 2.8 L, my 24-105 L, my 100mm 2.8 macro, my 50mm 1.4 and a Fong lightsphere.  Ok, so I don’t put all of it in there all the time…

If you could only use ONE Lens for the next year what would it be?  my 70-200!!

Goal in photography for 2009?  to not over-extend myself.. achieve Quality over quantity

Favorite Photoshop Tip?  use layers always!!

Favorite thing about phaunt U?  Hum.. Honestly I learned {with others} and realized that my photos were  not supposed to look like "that" {yah know, perfect} sooc!

What was the last movie you saw?  Marley and Me  – yes, I wept like a baby

Last song played on your Ipod?  Put your records on.. Corrine Bailey Rae

Thank you Charlotte!

I must proclaim this from the hills……….. I have an EMPTY Inbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See?

I haven’t seen this screen since before Christmas, I was beginning to think it wouldn’t happen. But with a little perseverance and a little luck I did it!!! I had to take a picture of it because it’s a rare occurance, and now I’m afraid to check my email because it will probably mar my beautiful bare inbox with more emails. But we can all celebrate the wonderous event together.

I have some cool interviews coming up in the next few weeks, so watch for that! I’m going to be interviewing some former U students who took the course almost a year ago so we can see what they’re up to now. I can’t wait to see their work and hear what their plans are for 2009.

Have a great week everyone!