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

Penny, looking forward to hearing all of your stories 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?

Lots and Lots of Practice. I first started taking photos with a 35mm film camera when I was a young girl, knowing nothing about the art of photography. I actually just did point and click for years taking thousands of basic photos with no attention to detail, composition or lighting. In high school thru my early 30’s I used digital cameras but still did the same, point and click. It wasn’t until 2017 after my first daughter was born that I bought my first DSLR camera, a Rebel T6, and actually started to learn how to take photos in Manual Mode, follow the Rule of Thirds, the Exposure Triangle, Depth of Field, etc. How to take more than just a simple point and click photo. I upgraded to the Canon Mirrorless System and bought an R6 in December 2020 which opened up a whole new world of options that I didn’t even know I was missing. Seriously… that camera is Amazing! I also learned the importance of shooting in RAW and how much you can transform a photo in post when you shoot in RAW. I really wish I had taken Photography as an Elective in High School but I was involved in several other extra curricular activities such as the Dance Team, Debate Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Senior Women as well as working a part time job so I didn’t actually have time… but if I could go back, I would totally take that class. I watch lots of videos and try to learn as much as possible for now and hopefully I will get to take some classes in the future to learn even more. I mean the options are limitless it seems when it comes to art and photography, and I love to capture the beauty all around me and make them into my own works of art.

Penny, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Penny Schuur. I’m a Traveling Freelance Photographer based in Magnolia, Texas. I photograph anything and everything… from Flowers, Pets, Steel Industry, Welding, Children, Families, Weddings, etc. I simply love the art of photography and creating heirlooms to be cherished for generations to come.

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

Social Media is great for marketing in local areas but honestly, I get most of my business from repeat clients or word of mouth.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Hearing my clients tell me how much they love their photos. I always get a ping of anxiety every time I email my clients their gallery’s and kind of hold my breath until I hear back from them. Knowing that I was able to capture their memories the way they wanted is definitely the most rewarding.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.pennyangelphotography.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/pennyangelphotography
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/pennyangelphotography
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/penny-schuur-96923467
• Email: pennyschuur@gmail.com