Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Aubree Tippetts. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Aubree, thanks for joining us today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

Learning the mechanics of photography was actually very quick. I took a one day beginner photographer class with the goal to simply learn how to use a camera and all of its functions. Cameras are actually pretty elaborate pieces of equipment that take some time to master. Even still, I don’t use all the functions my camera is capable of!

Taking good photos is another story. As with anything, creating good compositions was a long process of just practicing and trying out new things every time I was shooting. There’s this weird period of learning in all creative mediums where your eye is faster than the rest of you. For me, I feel like I got an eye for what looked good but it took me a while to grow into that and properly execute. It was really frustrating, because I knew what I wanted the photo to look like but I just couldn’t quite hit the mark. Comparing my work with more experienced photographers was a major obstacle and really slowed down my learning process. I think the most essential skill I learned as a budding photographer was to separate myself from other photographers’ work by simply being able to appreciate and celebrate their style without putting myself down in the process.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

My name is Aubree, and I am a fashion and brand photographer. I have always had a creative itch and found that the best way for me to scratch it was through the lens of a camera! In the beginning, I was shooting primarily families, but felt drawn to do more creative shooting. I reached out to a few models in my area on Instagram, which led me to shooting more people, which led to brands who loved my style, which led to me creating a name for myself as a photographer. It is a dream come true that there are so many people out there who see the value in my photography!

As a creative, my goal, above all else, is to tell a story. As a professional photographer, this may sound contradictory, but pretty much anyone can pick up a camera and snap a pretty good composition. If you know the basic fundamentals of lighting and focus, yes, you can take a decent picture. However, to me, there is so much more to a photo than nailing the basic composition. I like to show a degree of rawness, emotion and fortitude that is usually captured during those in-between moments that I have trained myself to pay attention to. Sometimes the best photos aren’t the ones where the subject is perfectly posed, but instead they are the ones that show a degree of spontaneity, of unexpected emotion that really sets it apart from the rest. I feel like I have really mastered this skill of capturing the essence of what I am shooting, and not simply “taking a good photo”.

Being able to tell stories as a photographer is a skill that takes time to learn, and it is something that I am most proud of. If there is one thing that my potential clients can take away from this, it is that I put my heart and soul into creating the best gallery possible by telling a story about you and/or your brand. I want to not only nail the vision, but I want my client to have the best time doing it and feel confident in themselves and what they can create. To me, its not just about the pictures, its about the experience.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

Surrounding myself with the right people who lift me up and make me perform the best has made a huge impact on my reputation. I really thrive in team environments, and working with teams of like-minded creatives really gives me an edge within this field. Really I just enjoy myself, and people want to work with people who are enjoyable to be around!

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

I think working to make it as a photographer in and of itself shows my resilience, haha! But in all honesty, this is a tough profession to get noticed in. Its all about setting small goals that will get you to your big goal. Constantly trying new things creatively, and having a sense of certainty that I will reach my bigger goals are critical factors in keeping me going. I keep my eye on the prize, as the saying goes.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.AubreeTPhotography.com
• Instagram: @aubree.photos

Image Credits
All photos by Aubree Tippetts @aubree.photos