Forbeyon's December Photographer of the Month - Erin Woolsey

Name: Erin Woolsey

Studio:  EE Photography

Website:  www.ee-photography.com

Blog:  eephotography.squarespace.com

How long have you been a photographer?

3 years full time plus 4 years part time

Camera that you use

Canon 5d Mark II

Your favorite lens

50mm f/1.2

What aspects of photography do you enjoy most?

I really enjoy meeting new clients and getting to experience such happy moments with people.

Besides loving photography, what other hobbies do you have? What are you passionate about?

I love, LOVE to read. I also like to try and learn new skills. For instance, I like to try and make my own clothes (often they turn out rather unique), I love painting with watercolors, drawing with ink, and whenever I have time I go flea market shopping.

If you weren’t a photographer what would you be?

I used to be a counselor and I still actually keep up with my license, so I would probably go back to that. Or, perhaps I would go to school and learn welding and woodworking to design quirky furniture. Oh what a dream!

What inspired you to use Forbeyon?

Most important to me is the process of ordering the album online. It’s very common sense and user friendly. Also, it helps that the albums are stunning, the customer service is top notch, and a huge variety of products are offered.

Can you tell us about your Forbeyon experiences?

Whenever I first switched to Forbeyon I was still new and made about 5 mistakes per album. Nonetheless, the customer service people were always extremely helpful fixing everything and never once showed their frustration. That patience was so encouraging, and I still never feel reluctant to call about anything.

How do Forbeyon albums compare to others you've seen or used?

The quality is fantastic and the products they use are beautiful. Also, I’ve never had to send back an album, they always meet my expectations.

As a photographer, what is your most important objective when shooting?

I try and capture the couple’s personalities and show how they love each other.

How do you prepare for your events?

I get inspiration from Pinterest! Also, I drive around, get lost, and find great new locations for shooting.

What do you do during a session’s "downtime"?

Tell corny jokes. What do you get when you cross an elephant and Darth Vader? An elevator. Golden.

What do you consider to be your greatest photographic achievements?

I find it an honor that people would ask me to photograph their wedding. It’s one of the biggest moments of someone’s life, and to have me be apart of it is a big deal :D. I feel so blessed whenever I get those emails, “I want you to be my photographer.” It always puts a huge smile on my face.