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August 24, 2010 - 7:34 pm Nicole - Weddings ARE scary. I've been doing them for 4 years now, and I'm still learning! I improve all the time and this year I've noticed a considerable difference with the quality of my work. Largely due to the fact that I've been hired by a really good company here to be their in-house photographer. They mean business and it's all or nothing. I was terrified to start working there because I didn't think I was good enough. It's so easy to be hard on yourself but sometimes you have to step back and ease up and say yeah, I still have lots to learn, but people like what I do! That's pretty much what drives me. It means the world to me when my clients and peers praise my work. But it is extremely nerve wracking when people are paying you the big bucks to do their wedding. There's lots of pressure and stress when you shoot weddings. But you'll get used to it! Luckily I don't get nervous anymore and it makes it so much more enjoyable, not to mention easier. But unfortunately with the new job I also have to take a break from my side project that I started. I will hopefully be able to return to it someday. :) And like you said, it's really hard to start out and worry about judgment. Unfortunately with the field we're in we'll always be judged. There's always someone out there that knows more than you and thinks they're better than you. It's a shame how competitive photography can be. So many people are scared (or full of themselves ;) to talk about their tips and tricks. But you just have to let your work speak for itself. You're photography is great, Brent! Not many people can produce photos like yours in just a years time. Eep, sorry I got a little carried away.

August 24, 2010 - 8:11 pm Sarah - Brent: I just wanted to say that yes, some people judge new photographers because they are new...but there is always going to be someone judging someone for anything. When I met our wedding photographer for the first time (before we booked her), she told me how long she had been in photography (not long), and that didn't scare me. It didn't scare me because she had the photos that she HAD taken, and I loved them. I also loved the way she put them together into a photobook. The most important thing though, was the connection that I felt with her. And anyone who meets you will sure feel that same way! You make people feel comfortable enough to be themselves, which is what makes the best pictures. You are a great photographer, be confident in that :)

August 27, 2010 - 10:30 am Shane - Brent, your photography looks awesome to me dude! 80% of the battle is showing up ...you already did that. You hit on the key to doing good business "keep it real" ...just be authentic and it will grow. Now focus on the one thing in your photography that you really like and are good at ...all photographers can't be good at everything ...make that one thing, your unique thing and do it better than anyone else. If all else fails, just fake it till you make it. When Mark Burnett first pitched the concept of "Survivor" reality TV, he was so scared when they accepted it because he had no idea what to do next. be well ...Shane

August 31, 2010 - 5:34 pm Patti - Terrie and Mansell.... I hope you are having a fantastic time on your fun filled honeymoon! You and your guests sure know how to have a good time, I love it! Thank you to all that have wrote to support Brent. He is a very REAL person and that is one of the things I love most about him. Keep that drive and that talent flowing.