In Focus: Maricar Lianne Photography

Posted on August 12, 2010

It’s time to get back on track after a month of contest entries and voting! Today we have the second in the In Focus series, featuring Maricar of maricar lianne photography! I have known Maricar online since 2003 – wow, 7 years! – and she is one of the sweetest, selfless, most caring people out there.

Maricar is always there to support others, even when her own world may be dim. She is a beautiful wife and mother of two gorgeous little sweeties. I know her angels above are proud of the strong woman she is today! And not only is she a fantastic person, she is a very talented photographer. And, without further ado, let’s chat with Maricar …

Please tell us about yourself.
My name is Maricar Fernandez. I named my business maricar lianne photography because my last name is too long. The hubby and I agreed to use my middle name instead. I’m originally from Guam and now live in Oregon. I love it here. I adore the seasons and the opportunities seem endless here for me and my family.

How long have you been a photographer?
I’ve been a photographer since March of 2007. Wow, three years goes by fast!

What’s your target market?
I preferably like to do natural light portraiture. I’ve now started to get my feet wet with weddings.

What equipment do you use?
I currently have a Nikon D300 with a battery pack, which I love! My lenses are the 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.8, 28mm f/1.8 and 17-50mm f/2.8. A Nikon D700 and 24-70mm f/2.8 are on their way! Read more





In Focus: Amy Sandoval Photography

Posted on July 13, 2010

This week will begin a new feature here on the blog! I’m very excited to introduce In Focus, which I hope will be a weekly feature with photographers. We’re kicking things off with MWAC-turned-pro Amy Sandoval of Amy Sandoval Photography who balances photo shoots between spending time with her family and her day job. She’s one of the best boudoir photographers out there and also photographs families, children, weddings (LOVELY beach weddings, might I add!) and engagements. And without further ado, let’s get talking with Amy!

Please tell us a little about yourself.
This may be the hardest question of the interview! Well, I’m a 30-something wife, mom and full-time web content manager who also runs a photography business. I love music, cats and pretending to have a British accent. :)

How long have you been a photographer? What’s your target market?
I’ve been taking photos for years. Took some classes back when film was the only option and really got serious about photography about six years ago. I was a “MWAC” (“Mom With a Camera” as some of the industry-types like to call us) and I began to expand my knowledge and my collection of lenses. I decided at that point to portfolio build and the goal was to make enough money to pay for my ridiculously expensive hobby! Fast forward and I’ve now been shooting professionally (as in, for money and with business license and tax forms in hand!) for about four years.

My target market changes as I redefine exactly what I love. I started out primarily focused on families and children. Then I discovered my love for newborn sessions. Then I did the unthinkable and began shooting small weddings! And then, I discovered boudoir. I describe my current target market as “babies, beach weddings and boudoir” – aka “the 3 B’s!”

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