Behind The Lens: Katrina Kennedy
Posted by Katrina Kennedy on May 27, 2010 in Behind The Lens, Blog | 4 comments
What do I enjoy most about photography?
I love the challenge photography provides. I love thinking through all of the possible settings and angles to create an image. I love working to see if I can capture something as I see it and likewise, working to capture something in a completely different way than it presents itself. And, of course, I love recording the moments of my son’s life.
I started shooting a photo a day in February 2008. I shot mostly in Aperture Priority mode then and often used a rapid fire, shotgun approach. I’ve slowed down since then and I now shoot almost exclusively in Manual Mode. In those two years I have tested and tried every button and dial on my camera. I take fewer photos and have come to enjoy the process of finding my images. I love the visual journal of our life that has been created.
What camera and lenses do I have in my bag? Which do I use most? Why?
I shoot with a Canon 30D, in my bag I have:
Canon 50mm f/1.4
I use my 50mm lens more than my others. I love the quality images I can create in low light situations and the ease of carrying it around. It is a safer lens for me to wear everywhere I go as my wide angle lens happens to be at the perfect height of a little boy who happens to like to hold my hand! I do get the 17-40mm out more for outdoor shots despite the risk involved!
Where do I keep your camera when you aren’t shooting?
It is anywhere, but the bag! Right now it is on my bed upstairs where I just finished a photo shoot for a tutorial I’m writing. Typically it sits on the corner of my desk surrounded by the lenses I’m not using. I like knowing I can grab it and go with a moment’s notice. I’ve left the house wearing my camera only to realize I left my purse behind.
What editing/organizing software do you use?
For almost all of my editing and organizing I use Lightroom 2
What do you love about teaching photography?
I love sharing my knowledge! I love helping people take creative control of their cameras. I love seeing them capture images in a way they didn’t think they could. Most importantly, I like making the journey to record our moments easier. I think, as moms, the moments feel like they are flying by so quickly. It is so important to know how to capture them.
I loved this twist to Behind The Lens!
Loved this q and a with you Katrina!
I'm raising my hand as someone you have taught. I've also gone from someone who was afraid of my camera (eek all those buttons!) to someone completely unafraid of changing every single button and shooting completely on manual. I credit your class and your book (get me off auto) completely.
You rock..as a photographer, teacher, scrapper (and now I read you've run a marathon wowza!). Thanks for always inspiring!
Interesting twist & excellent photos :0)
So glad to hear more about your passion, Katrina. You're blog has inspired me (yet again) so I'm off to revisit your ebooks.