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| Q: How did you get started in Photography? Andrea: "My first job as a professional photographer was back in 2002 taking photos of the Night Club Scene in Sacramento, CA. I then transitioned into scenic work and eventually into portraiture and weddings. Q: How did you transition from Night Life Photography to Scenic Photography ? Andrea: "The nightclub scene was a great job for someone in their early 20's it was wild and fun but eventually I started to grow out of the party scene and I had a desire to expand my portfolio. I decided to transition into scenic photography which couldn't be more opposite from what I had been doing. I really enjoyed the serenity of it. Scenic photography is a lot more about waiting and taking your time. I spent several years doing nothing but scenic work". Q: How did those experiences prepare you for what you do today? Andrea: "Night Life photography definitely prepared me to become a Wedding photographer. You have to be fast, stealthy, good with people, and able to anticipate crowds reactions. It was a fairly easy transition to Wedding Photography in that respect. Scenic photography taught me a lot about the use of ambient light and patience. It also taught me to use your surroundings to make portraits extraordinary, which is why I often prefer to shoot portrait sessions and weddings outdoors whenever possible". Q: You have a very distinct portrait style, how did this evolve? Andrea: "My photography has always lent itself to being more on the artistic side, I love to explore angles, ideas and concepts. It is important to me to capture the essence of the subject which is why you will see so many different styles in my work. The feel of the photo is a reflection of the person/people I am shooting rather than just my own interpretation of how they should look. I also love mixing things up that you might not normally see in photos together like old fashioned clothing and vibrant color schemes. I would say my technical knowledge is more of an evolution as I learn more and more about photography techniques." Q: What is your favorite part of this job? Andrea: "Oh, I couldn't pick just one part. So I have to name several. I really enjoy meeting new people from all walks of life with all sorts of interests and getting them to feel comfortable in front of the camera. So many people have had bad experiences with photographs that I make it my personal mission to change their mindset. I love seeing them relax, smile and start enjoying themselves as the set progresses. After the shoot wraps, I get a kick out of hearing them say things like "Wow that was painless, I never thought having my picture taken could be so fun" or "Are we done already, I want to take more". Q: From a pricing standpoint you do things a lot differently than most other photographers, can you explain why? Andrea: "When I started to come up with my pricing schedule I distinctly remember a friend in high school who had her senior portraits done but, after paying the hefty sitting fee she could not afford to buy the prints. It was that memory that made me want to make it easy for people to control what they were going to spend and know exactly what they were going to get for that. This is why I helped pioneer the "shoot and burn" as its called. I have an all inclusive digital package fee, you get your photos on disc with a limited copyright release. I do not hold their photos hostage and force people to buy prints directly from me. This puts the control in the client's hands and gives them the ability to share their photos on social media." Do you have a question you would like to ask? Submit it to info@cloverfieldphotography.com |
stopping by, my name is Andrea and I am a Wedding junkie. I am not ashamed to say that I love everything about weddings. I adore capturing every- thing from the tiny details on a wedding gown to the big tear jerking moments of a father daughter dance. I also specialize in other life moments such as newborns, maternity, boudoir and senior portraits You will probably find that my style is a little scattered, this is because I like to tell a little story about YOU when I take photos. This way the photos reflect your style and personality not just my interpretation of it. I also like to have fun no matter what I am doing, so be prepared for some little shenanigans when we get to shoot together. Stuff I Like......I Like Stuff Cilantro}I put it on everything (don't judge ;-) Farmers Markets} Not just because of the Cilantro either, there are all sorts of goodies there. My Coworker} An English Pointer named Guinness (Pictured to the left). He doesn't get a lot of "work" done at the studio but he is good entertainment and he works for treats. Upcycling} You will often find me at any number of antique stores, thrift stores, and yardsales finding all sorts of goodness to use for photoshoots in ways those items were never meant to be used. |
