In this interview, Briana tells us how children inspire her photography, how she uses her images to tell the story, and also imparts a fantastic piece of photo book advice - organize now to save time later.
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What got you interested in making photo books?
Well I made a paper scrapbook for my son but then when my daughter came along I found I didn’t really have the time, so I made her a photo book from Shutterfly and I love it so much! I also did my photography portfolio which has helped my business to really take off.
What are your favorite images to capture and why?
I love to photograph children, especially when they don’t know your photographing them. They are so pure and inocent.
Who inspires you?
Again, children. Couples also, I love doing engagement and wedding pictures too.
What kind of stories do you like to tell in your photo books?
I like to use photos as sort of a timeline, in the order that they happened.
What advice would you give your fellow photo book storytellers?
Organize your photos in a folder on your computer before you start your book, then after you’ve decided what photo’ you’d like to use in your book upload them to Shutterfly in one album, this made it a lot easier for me.
What’s your next photo book project?
I have a couple, I want to make one for my son, he’s 4. And I’m also going to make one for my friend that just got married as a wedding gift once she gets me the photos, which I’m really excited about.
What are some of your favorite Gallery photo books and why?
I’ve seen so many good ones. I love the wedding albums, and I really like to see the work of other photographers, too.
Check out Briana’s photo books on her Gallery profile page.
June 11th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Briana,
Nice interview! We are famous!!! I really like your idea of organizing the photos first on your computer, then uploading to Shutterfly. I actually do this too and it does make it so much easier especially if your using photos from different dates, you can group them all in one folder. No wonder My Pictures folder is such a mess!
Nice to read about you. Keep up the great work with your books and photos!
Joanna T
Shutterfly Gallery Guru
June 13th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Hi Briana! Just checking out all the invterviews! Its cool to get some background on the fellow gurus! I hope the new business is going well! See you around the gallery! :o)
August 13th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
I really enjoy how children just go about their business without a care in the world. I love capturing that energy.
Ann Abbott
ShutterflyGallery Guru