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Posted on July 14, 2011
So our themed feature has been wrapped up, and let me say I had a blast! I will definitely be doing another themed one again. Well, it’s Thursday, and let me tell you, I’m ready for the weekend. I haven’t been sleeping great, and that just makes for rough days. I don’t have a lot of funny comments in me today, as they seem to have ran off with my sleep, so therefore, I’m going to jump right into our feature for this week. You have seen her here before, in fact, she was part of our Boudoir edition. She is April Lewis, the talented gal behind Life In Print Photography by April Michelle. She’s a funny gal, and so sweet as well. I’ve actually been able to meet her, and we actually shot a maternity session together for another photographer, along with another photographer friend of ours, Dayna. It was a blast, and that day made for lots of laughs! LOTS!
So, let’s say hello to April, and get to know her some more, shall we? “And, here we goooooo” (What movie is that from? Come on, take a guess).
April Lewis – Life In Print Photography by April Michelle
www.lifeinprintphotography.net
Spring, Texas Photographer
Where are you from?
Tampa, FL Where do you currently live? Spring, TX (Suburb of Houston)
What does photography mean to you?
It means the world, after God, my kids, my husband and my family & friends What attracted you to photography? The creative and expressive outlet it gives me, I have a need to create and be creative .
Describe the area of photography you specialize in? Why did you choose this area?
PEOPLE….in any and all aspect, little to big, young and old, pregnant or not, in love or married. Its way more fun than products and architecture, lol.
How long have you been a photographer?
Since I was in High School (I graduated in 1994)
Is it only you with your business, or do you have an assistant?
It’s just me but I do sometimes ask my teenage daughters for help, they are great at carrying stuff and making little kids smile.
Are you self taught or have you attended formal schooling? What workshops/seminars have you found useful to you?
High school class but it was film and only black and white….when I started with digital I was self taught. The free ones…..actually I have only attended a few business ones.
Morning or night owl?
Night Owl
If you could describe your style of photography in 4 words, what would they be?
Fun, Creative, Simple, Versatile
Who is your family? Include some pictures of them since we all know that our family is always in our photographs.
My husband Justin, daughter Alexis (16), daughter Sonja (14), son Donovan (11), son Izaiah (10)
What is a project that you would like to do this year with your photography?
Document a birth
How do you balance work, and your family?
I work a full time non photography job and run my business all while having a family function as close to normal as I can. I work my day job until 3:30pm, I try to edit and work when I get home, cook dinner or if I am really busy my husband will cook. I still try to have at least two nights a week that I do not edit, that way I can spend more family time. I limit my sessions to 4-5 a month….that has not been happening though lately. Everyone pretty much chips in with chores and we somehow manage.
We all want to know…what’s in YOUR bag? What lens could you not live without?
Canon – 7D, 40D and I still have a 350D, can’t seem to part with it yet. Sigma 70-200 2.8, Sigma 70-300 4.6, Canon 50 1.4, Sigma 17-70 2.8, Canon 28-135 3.5 Sigma 17-70 2.8
If you could photograph any person in the world, who would it be? Why?
Myself, I would love to do self portraits but I am just so self conscious and I can never be happy with any image of myself.
If you weren’t a photographer, what would you be?
Something creative, I wanted to be an interior designer at one point.
What are 4 words your husband would use to describe you?
Impatient, Moody, Emotional, Loving (I just asked him and this is what he told me, yikes).
What helps keep you motivated with photography?
Coming up with new things to try and neat props.
Tell us about some of your long term goals (with photography or personal life)?
I want to leave a legacy….I would love to do a series where some of my photography would be displayed some where as an exhibit.
What blogs do you love to stalk (doesn’t have to be photography related if you don’t want)?
I don’t stalk really, I never find much time to read but I am getting better at it now with my iPad…..Jasmine Star, Indie Jane (she was a pea and I love her carefree fun lifestyle), Jordan Krogman’s Three Little Birds, Rebekka Guoleifsdottier (Iceland), Lucia Holm (she has not updated her blog since April L), My Sweet Chaos.
When you’re not shooting, what are you doing?
Editing, lol or spending time with my family
Where is one place you would love to travel to?
Italy or Australia
What is one thing that you want to do in your life?
Leave a legacy
What is a quote that means a lot to you?
“If you don’t stand for something, you fall for anything.”
If you could pick one photographer in the world to do a session for you, and your family, who would it be and why?
Rebekka Guoleifsdottier…..I love her style
If you could photograph one area of photography for a day, what would it be, why? (Something other than what you photograph, i.e. architecture, food, boudoir, birth, etc.)
Street portraits….I would love to randomly walk around and capture people unknowingly in their everyday life, doing everyday things.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone starting out in photography, what would it be?
Read and gain knowledge and then practice what you read.
What magazine could you not live without?
Rangefinder and After Capture
Thanks for joining us again April! It’s been a blast having you join us for Talk To Me Thursday! Love your work, and love how fun you are! Can’t wait for our next meet up. Keep up the great work! 
Well, I’m off to enjoy some liquid energy so I can get some more accomplished for today! Have a fabulous Thursday!!!
Posted on July 4, 2011
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