ABOUT ME
There’s always gonna be another mountain, I’m always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be a uphill battle, Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose. Ain’t about how fast I get there, Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side, It’s the climb.. Its all about the climb. song by Miley Cyrus.
HELLO FRIENDS! Come behind the lens and get to know me better…
My name is Cindy and I love being a photographer! Plain and Simple, I LOVE being outdoors and part of nature. I LOVE the peace and quiet of snow falling to the ground, The sound of water rushing from a mountain stream or the waves crashing onto the shoreline, the beauty of when the brown turns to green and new life abounds everywhere. I LOVE when the reds, oranges and yellow leaves light up the hillsides almost overnight. I LOVE looking into the eyes of a wild animal, feeling at one with them while knowing enough to keep my distance. I LOVE watching a athlete giving their all for the love of the game, capturing the highs and lows that come with competition. I LOVE being part of someone’s very special day and capturing moments in time that they will enjoy forever. Yes, I love photography! It is my stress release in this ever changing and sometimes difficult unfair world.
My love of photography started in my teens. I always felt more comfortable being behind the lens rather than in front. In college I did take several photography classes and especially enjoyed learning the in’s and out’s of the darkroom. The last 30+ years I have continued to learn and grow as a photographer. I am very lucky to have several pro photographer friends who are very kind in sharing their knowledge with me. I have several amazing mentors in my life that I appreciate so much and I am excited when I get to step into that mentoring role with someone. The last few years I have concentrated on portrait photography. The entire process is amazing and when a client is thrilled at the finish product, it really makes my day. My approach to working with clients is to make it as stress free, relaxing and fun as possible process. I promise to give you my all and make you shine on your special day.
Now as I move into my 60’s, I see it as a way to renew, recharge, regroup and refocus on every aspect of my photography. I feel like I am the best I have ever been and more willing to allow myself to be more creative and step outside the box more. I hope you enjoy viewing the photos on my website.
I feel blessed to live right outside the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I love hiking, exploring, playing guitar, watching my favorite team the Nashville Predators Hockey Team and root also for UT VOLS!
In The Studio!
Out in Nature!
On the Sidelines!
FUN FACTS!
Favorite Sport
Nashville Predators Hockey!
Favorite Food
Steak, Pizza, Strawberries,
Favorite Quote
This too shall Pass
Favorite Camera
Nikon Z6, Sony A7iii, Fuji XT
Favorite Lenses
85 1.2, 70-200 2.8, 150-600mm
Favorite Spot
Anywhere out in nature
In a world where you can be anything you want, choose to be kind!
WHAT’s IN MY BAG?
I get questions all the time about gear I use, what camera do you have, ect. so I thought I would share my camera gear with you.. You will notice I have quite a few brands of camera systems. I find I love certain things about each system; plus, the last few years I have helped a friend teach an adult education class at UT downtown campus and it has helped with me knowing how to operate pretty much all camera systems. Most everything was either purchased used or gifted to me to carry on its photography life. You don’t always have to have the latest and greatest to enjoy photography.
My Nikon system:
My primary portrait work and wildlife work is done with the Nikon Z Mirrorless system.
Nikon Camera Bodies include: Nikon Z6
Lenses include: Nikon 70 – 200 2.8, Nikon 50 1.4, Viltrox 85mm, Irix Blackstone 15 2.0, Sigma 120-300 f4, Sigma 150-600 6.3
My Olympus System:
I added the Olympus micro four thirds to have a lighter system I can depend on and I LOVE it!
Olympus Camera Bodies include: Olympus Pro Body Mirrorless OMD EM1X
Lenses include: M.Zuiko 9-18mm, Zuiko 14-50mm, Zuiko 40-150mm, Panasonic 100-400mm
My Sony System:
I was fortune enough to acquire a sony body and lenses not too long ago. They mean a lot to me, and I love to use them for landscapes and portraits.
Sony Camera Bodies include: Sony a6500, Sony A7III
Lenses include: Sony 50mm, Tamron 17-28mm 2.8, Tamron 28-75mm 2.8
My Fuji System:
I like to try different systems and have come to really LOVE Fuji for my Landscapes and Portraits.
Fuji Camera Bodies include: Fuji Xt10
Lenses include: 24mm, 55-200mm, 56mm,
Accessories:
I only use Lexar Pro SD Cards 1000x and 633x speed. I have many 16GB, 32GB,64GB and 128FGB cards.
I use various Lowpro camera bags including several backpacks and one sling bag (depending on what I am photographing)
For travel I LOVE and use Nanuk case Roller Products
Custom Made DeskTop Computer for Photography, Dell Laptop, Ipad tablet
Editing: I use Lightroom CC and Photo Shop CC. Also use Nik Collection, Topaz Labs Products and Portrait Pro 18
My current studio and on location set up includes the following:
Various lights, softboxes, beauty dish, stands, boom arm, reflectors, backdrops, prop’s ect…
“Be kind, work hard, stay humble, smile often, stay loyal, be honest, travel when possible, never stop learning, love always.” —Unknown