Today we’d like to introduce you to Amber Waldron.
Hi Amber, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
When we were first married in the 1990s, my husband and I discussed how having our own businesses could contribute to a more flexible lifestyle. My husband, being a photo enthusiast, owned quite a bit of camera equipment. I remember looking at our wedding photos and thinking how much we loved them, how they made me feel. It made me wonder if I could produce images for people that would likewise evoke wonderful memories of their lives. After completing a 3-year course with the New York Institute of Photography a friend of ours opened a local pet grooming shop. We collaborated on having a monthly photo day and called it “Doggie Glamour Portraits”. This built confidence in my newfound profession while having lots of fun! After approximately one year, Petco moved into town and I was able to make a similar arrangement with them. One day, a woman contacted me, asking that I photograph her with her dogs on her property as a present to her husband. and with that, I was hooked on outdoor portraiture, which I then focused on for the next few years. I still had an interest in studio photography and started doing some business portraits and headshots for friends. Over the years, I’ve done business portraits for various companies such as the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, McLane and Gunter Financial Services. When Covid hit, I took the time to learn food, product and real estate photography,
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Definitely at the beginning of this journey I struggled to find my footing, to learn and educate myself. However, it’s been a fun road, never boring. The constant learning curve keeps things fresh. I learned photography on film. Digital cameras were not the norm when I began. When my husband, as a surprise, purchased my first digital camera it felt like I was learning the basics all over again. I did adapt pretty quickly, realizing that constantly learning new things, adapting and being flexible would be a part of the job from now on.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I specialize in portraiture, specifically senior portraits, headshots and business portraits. However, on my website there are also examples of my other work such as food photography, real estate and product photography. I love variety! I love interacting with my subjects and working with individuals to bring out the best in them. My studio is mobile so I can travel to my subjects. Adaptability is so important in my own business. Different types of photography genres require different equipment, different camera lenses and settings. Bringing knowledge of light to a particular photoshoot helps me to successfully photograph tender images of newborns or hard edges in real estate or product photography. Taking business portraits of an executive under studio lighting is quite different than being outdoors, bringing out the playful, fun side of a senior celebrating graduation. The nuances of posing and expression can’t be underestimated. These are all things I relish.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Before looking at photography as a form of employment, I had no particular interest in it. Many photographers tell a story of growing up with camera in hand dreaming of wanting to be a photographer. My story is very different. Learning to be a photographer was born of purely practical reasons. I didn’t love it until I learned it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.posiphoto.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posiphoto/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063669846161
- LinkedIn: https://www.yelp.com/biz/positive-photography-temple
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/positive-photography-temple
