Greetings and Salutations!

Greetings and Salutations!

This is my first blog for my new website. However, blogging isn't something new for me. I used to have to blog while I was attending college at Full Sail University under a marketing program. Of course it's been awhile but, I'm sure blogging is like riding a bicycle, right? ;)

My name is Cheri, as you can probably tell and I am a photographer. I'm located in Hickory, North Carolina; which is a medium sized town nestled in the foothills 45 minutes away from Asheville and Blowing Rock. I've dabbled in photography most of my life. I have only worked as a professional photographer since 2010. I started my creative career in 2004 when I was in design school for Graphic Design & Advertising.

Although, I still have a deep love for commercial art, photography has sparked a passion in me like no other form of art. Photography has given me the honor of meeting many different and fascinating people that I may have not had the opportunity to do so if I had not bought my first DSLR. When I purchased my first DSLR, I bought it to improve my projects I had when I was a student at Full Sail. I  was taught in design school that in order to get to know your equipment, programs, etc; you must first play around with it...learn what this button does, what that button does and so on. So, as a mother, you can guess who became my victims...Yes! My family!

After many months of photographing my three daughters, step-son, husband, mom, nieces, cousins, and so on random people started wanting me to photograph them and their families. Before I knew it, I became a professional photographer. I have photographed everything from newborns, cake smashes, to weddings and birthday parties. These days, I focus more on weddings and events. I like to keep busy. I like to keep moving and I like to travel. Shooting weddings and other events allow me those luxuries.

Does this mean I know everything about photography or am I the best around? No, of course not! With any career, you never stop learning your craft, no matter if you are an artist, nurse, doctor, teacher, police officer, EMT...When you stop learning, your career is over and it's time to move on to the next phase in your life. Like with any artistic profession, there are always new trends, new tricks of the trade, and new editing techniques. One of my biggest hobbies is to read, research, and experiment with my craft.

Until next time,
Cheri