We love photography interviews and today we are excited to bring you an interview with photographer and author David duChemin.  David is an incredible fine art photographer and the author of several of our favorite books here at CM.  We can’t tell you how excited we are to have him here today!
an interview with david duchemin
by Elle Walker

Your passion for photography is evident in all that you do. Can you tell us a little about where/how this journey started for(…)

We just love photography interviews here on the CMblog and today we have Kelly Brown here, a newborn photographer from Australia.  Kelly has a gorgeous yet simple style with her newborn portraits and we are thrilled to have the chance to ask her a few questions!
an interview with kelly brown
by April Nienhuis

Hi, Kelly, and thank you for joining us here today!  First of all, we’d love to hear a little about your story and where your love of photography comes(…)

Hello, May!  How lovely of you to sneak up on us like that!  Here on the Clickin Moms blog, we are going to start the month of right by introducing you to a brand new CMpro of the Month, Pam Korman.  Pam is an incredible photographer and we are so excited to have her here on the CMblog to learn a little more about her!
may cmpro of the month | pam korman
by Melissa Gibson

Hello Pam! Can you start us off(…)

We love photography interviews and today we are excited to bring you an interview with photographer and author Michael Freeman.  Michael is a brilliant photographer and the writer of many of our favorite books here at CM.  We are pleased to have him here today to answer a few of our questions!
an interview with michael freeman
by Jodi Arego

Thank you for being here with us today Michael!  Many of us are followers of your work and have read many of your(…)

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring is here (whether it feels like it or not) and there’s a sense of newness around.  Not only is it time for new flowers, new grass, and fresh new leaves on the tree, but it’s also time for a new CMpro of the Month, Celeste Jones!  Celeste is a long time member of Clickin Moms and a brilliantly talented photographer.  Her work is full of honesty and emotion and we are(…)

We love photography interviews and today we are excited to bring you an interview with photographer and blogger Erika Ray.  Erika has a very honest approach to her lifestyle photography that we just can’t get enough of.  Enjoy the insights that she has for you today!

an interview with erika ray
by Celeste Pavlik

Tell us a little bit about you and your photography journey, and maybe a little about what’s in your bag too!
I live in Columbus, OH and married my next-door(…)

Birthday week is still going strong but we’re nearing the end.  There are numerous reasons to love CM between the helpfulness, education, knowledge, and photography shared daily but one of our personal favorites is the friendships that are formed.  We though, how fun would it be to interview a group of photographers that have grown close after meeting one another on the forum!  Today we have Kim Lane, Adele Humphries, Jessica Remus, Sarah Zalan, Stacey Vukelj, and Krista Sodt to(…)

Happy Birthday Clickin Moms!  CM is now 5 and the birthday week celebrations have begun (head over to the forum to participate)!  And what better way to kick off Birthday Week here on the blog than to interview founder Kendra Okolita and CEO Sarah Wilkerson?! They are both brilliant photographers, masterminds behind CM, incredibly hard workers, and genuinely two of the greatest and nicest people you will ever meet.  CM would not be what it is if it weren’t for(…)

Bryan Peterson has been in the photography industry for quite a while now and has written one of the most popular books on photography there is, Understanding Exposure.  Today, we’re honored to have Bryan here with us on the CM blog to answer a few of our questions.  Enjoy the great insights he has to share!
an interview with bryan peterson
by Melissa Koehler

You’ve been a successful commercial photographer for over 30 years. Tell us how you started your photography journey.
Way back(…)

I’m not quite sure how it’s possible but it’s already March and that means there’s a new CMpro of the Month to introduce you too, Stacey Vukelj!  Stacey may be a New York lawyer but she also has a passion for street photography.  She’s crazy talented at her passion and we are so pleased to have her here today sharing her thoughts with us and giving us a taste of what’s to come!
march cmpro of the month | stacey vukelj
interview(…)

Today we have a very special interview for you from the one and only Zoe Berkovic!  Zoe is a brilliant photographer who has a gift for capturing honest expressions from children and including a sense of humor with it.  Not only is she sharing with you today but she’s got more in store for you too – read on to find out!

an interview with zoe berkovic
by Jennifer Dell

I absolutely love your work! Can you tell us how you got started(…)

We love photography interviews and today we are extra excited to have Richard ‘Koci’ Hernandez here on the blog to answer a few of our questions!  Not only has he been in the industry for quite some time, he’s currently blowing everyone’s mind with his incredible iPhone street photography.  We know you’ll enjoy his insights and photography just as much as us!
an interview with richard ‘koci’ hernandez
by Megan Dill

You worked in photojournalism for 15 years before becoming an assistant professor(…)

February is here and that means it’s time for another CMpro of the Month.  This month, we are thrilled to have Texas photographer Jennifer Dell as the CMpro of the Month!  Jennifer is a wildly talented, natural light children’s photographer.  We love that we got to see inside her head a bit with this interview and, of course, to see all her gorgeous work here!
february cmpro of the month | jennifer dell
interview by Melissa Koehler

You’ve always had an interest in(…)

Happy New Year friends!  We hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season and that 2013 kicks off with a great start!  We are kicking off the New Year with our very first CMpro of the Month for the year, the fabulous Kate T Parker!  Kate is a brilliant natural light photographer with a knack for creating beautiful and dramatic art.  We are thrilled to have an interview with Kate be the first thing on our photography blog(…)

You’ve probably seen Matt Armendariz’s work and don’t even know it.  His photography has been in numerous national magazines, several books, and all over Target during the Thanksgiving season.  Matt is an incredible food photographer that loves to share his knowledge with others and is also the author of a new book called Food Photography for Bloggers published by Focal Press.  Please enjoy the most mouth watering interview we have ever featured here on the Clickin Moms blog!
an interview with(…)

When you think of creative photographers you think of Shannon Sewell.  She’s got talent, she’s helpful, and she’s got creative and original ideas running through her head that any photographer would love to have.  Here on the CM photography blog we love to introduce you to new photographers but chances are good that you know who Shannon is.  Even if you do, you’re in for a treat below!
an interview with shannon sewell

Please tell us, when and how did your love(…)

September has arrived!  For some of us that means we’re dreaming of boots, sweaters, and warm cozy nights with a crackling fire in our future while others are looking forward to green grass, gentle rains, flowers, and flip flops that come with the beginning of spring.  Here at CM, that means we’re thrilled to introduce the newest CMpro of the Month, Tiffany Bender of Munchkins and Mohawks!  We had the privilege of meeting Tiffany at Imaging USA this past January(…)

August is here, the beginning of school is looming and it’s time to introduce you to the newest CMpro of the Month, Kristin Ingalls.  Kristin is an incredible photographer that produces such captivating work.  Her work with light is amazing and she has three of the most adorable subjects, her daughters.  She is also one of the most kind and sincere people you will ever meet.  There is no one quite like Kristin and we are so thrilled to have(…)

June is here and it’s time to introduce you to our new CMpro of the Month, the awesome Alicia Gould!  Alicia is an amazing photographer who specializes in babies and families and she’s also a great businesswoman.  Keep your eyes peeled on your inboxes because we’ll be sending out registration notification (if you don’t receive our newsletter you can sign up here) next Tuesday June 5th to Alicia’s incredible new breakout session, From Inquiry to Sale, designed to help you(…)

At ClickinMoms we are so thrilled when we see our members learn, grow and excel at their craft.  It is so amazing and inspiring to watch and we’re thankful to be along for the ride!

We started our “My Photography Journey” series a few months ago and our members have loved seeing how their peers have grown in their work.  Today we have one of our amazing CMpros, Elle Walker.    Thank you so much for sharing  with us, Elle!  We(…)

It’s another month and time for another CMpro of the month.  For May we have our super talented CMmentor Emma Wood!  Emma is not only an amazing photographer but she is a kind and generous person.  She has a love for light and black and white photography and has been working on something new for Clickin Moms.  Keep an eye out on the CM forums for an announcement later this month!
may cmpro of the month | emma wood

Tell us briefly(…)

It’s April (how?) and we are excited to introduce you to the newest cmpro of the month, the highly talented Bre Thurston!  The CMteam got the opportunity to meet Bre at WPPI this year and let me tell you, she is just as sweet and kind in person as she is on the board.  We are thrilled to have her as the pro of the month and keep your eyes out later in the month for a little something special(…)

Happy 2012!  This year is going to bring many exciting changes for ClickinMoms and we hope the same is true for you all too!  We are starting the year off right with a brand new CMpro of the month and for January we are bringing you the fabulous Stacie Turner.  Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us, Stacie!
 january cmpro of the month | stacie turner

If you could take only three pieces of gear on a shoot, what(…)

It’s hard to believe that we’re almost near the end of 2011 – this year has flown by!  We have our final CMpro of the month for 2011 and it’s only fitting that it’s one of our brand new CMmentors, the talented and inspiring Leah Cook, who will help us make Clickin Moms even MORE amazing in 2012.  The CMteam is thrilled to have Leah join us and she’s already made herself an invaluable member of our team.  Can’t wait(…)

As you already know, Clickin Moms believes that women are uniquely poised to become even more prominent contributors to the photography world and encourages all women to explore how the art of photography can enhance their own daily lives. We’re not alone in this. Me Ra Koh has long been promoting the empowerment of women as photographers, and when we approached her to share her extraordinary journey and unique vision with our community, her response was, quite simply, beyond anything(…)

November, already?  This year is flying by!  For our November CMpro of the Month we have the amazing Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai.  Cheryl is a self-professed “dinosaur” who works entirely with black and white film producing some amazing moody and provocative images.  We at CM were beyond thrilled when CJ joined our CMpro ranks and she has contributed immensely to the growth of the film section of our forum with all of her helpful advice and encouragement.
november cmpro of the month(…)

It’s that time again!  Time for another one of our amazing CMpros of the month!  For October we have the awesome Courtney Keim of Courtney Keim Photography and Design.  Courtney is an on-location candid, modern portrait and wedding photographer. She specializes in newborn, baby, maternity, family, and child portraits along with photojournalistic style wedding photography. Based in Atlantic City, she serves southern New Jersey, and the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.

october cmpro of the month | courtney keim
 

If you could take only(…)

The months are just flying by and it’s already time for a new CMpro of the month! September’s Pro of the Month is the awesome Sara Seeton. Sara is a Dallas/Fort Worth on location, natural light modern lifestyle and portrait photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, babies, children, families and high school seniors.
september cmpro of the month | sara seeton

If you could take only three pieces of gear on a shoot, what would they be?
My Canon 5d Mark II, 85 1.2L,(…)

It’s that time again!  A brand new CMPro of the month!  For August, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the amazing Ariana Falerni.  As a long time CM member and talented photographer, Ariana is also the genius behind the Photographer’s Wall Display Guides which has revolutionized the way photographers present display options to their clients.  Thank you for sharing with us, Ariana and letting us get to know you better!
august cmpro of the month | ariana falerni

If you could take(…)

For our July CMpro of the Month we have the amazing Melissa Koehler.  Melissa has been a long time CM member and vendor and is always quick to provide inspiration, advice and encouragement to our members.  Her sweet personality and willingness to share with others makes her an invaluable member of our community.
july cmpro of the month | melissa koehler

If you could take only three pieces of gear on a shoot, what would they be?
5D MKII, 50 1.2 580EXII flash(…)