Mostly, I think it is sad. It is sad that some people would rather rip off someone else's work than put themselves out there and create something beautiful for themselves. I think people steal art as a way to gain popularity and admiration with minimal effort, but ultimately it isn't going to make them feel good about themselves and they'll upset a whole lot of people in the process.

Luckily, I've only had my work stolen a small number of times (to my knowledge). If someone has simply posted my image without credit, I'll just message them asking that they either add credit or take it down, because - in some instances - they've just forgotten or they don't understand how artists feel about these things. There have been times when individuals have uploaded my images, claimed them as theirs and have gone to the lengths of copying out things I've said about the image and claiming they said those things, etc. When that happens I report them immediately. Nobody can claim not to know that kind of thing is wrong, and I won't have my art used in that way.

Aw thank you :] <3 No self portraits for a while - I'm tripodless!

Thank you, thank you!

It is pretty tricky to describe what I do to my photos without know which particular aspects you're looking to achieve a similar technique to. All of my photos have indeed been edited, but what I do to them varies so much depending on the image!

Shoot me an email or another question with examples of which areas of my editing you're after and I'll explain as best I can :]

Have a lovely day!

Generally, to be happy and free and take life as it comes.

Specifically, I want to shoot pictures forever, travel the world with my partner and I fancy skydiving :]

Saving, saving and saving. I had a part time job throughout college which enabled me to save for my first DSLR, and then once I'd built up a portfolio I was able to start taking commissions and save up for the rest of my equipment. In all honesty I don't own much equipment compared to most photographers - I have two camera bodies (only one that I use, but the first I keep as I still consider it my 'baby') and three lenses including the kit lens. All of these have been bought on Amazon after much research and price comparisons. I've never splashed out on lighting or reflectors or studio setups.

Pretty please keep in mind that you don't have to use the most expensive equipment to take beautiful photos. The skill will come from you, but if you are looking to boost your image quality with a new lens/camera then it is worth saving for one which really suits your style - it is an investment and if you love it enough it is completely worth it :]

Hope this was helpful!

50mm 1.4 - tis amazing! :]

Have you thought about trying self-portraiture? It can be a fab way to practice and to get a bunch of awesome shots together for your portfolio if finding models elsewhere isn't going so well! You could also ask local colleges, universities, youth centers etc if they'd let you post up a little advert for potential models who'd be willing to pose for a few photos. I was surprised at how many people were willing to model when I first started asking around - it was well worth it! How about friends and family members? Neighbours?
My advice would be to beef your portfolio up with a variety of shots and then branch out and ask around. Your portfolio doesn't have to include people initially - you could use other areas of photography to demonstrate your artistic eye when approaching models for the first time.
Be confident and enthusiastic about what you do - if you're sure you can provide models with a few nice pictures in exchange for them helping you to build your portfolio then I'm sure loads of people would be willing to help you out!
Good luck! :]

Money itself is not important, but how people view money is. I wouldn't want to be in a relationship with someone who valued money above things like happiness, love, time, etc.

Oo I'll go through and click 'like' on my favourite 5 :] Best of luck putting your portfolio together!

Tough question, because it has changed a lot! I spent a long time posting my work mainly to deviantART at the beginning, so at first most of my following came from there. I've branched out a lot more now and have found that flickr & facebook have been the best sites lately in getting my work more known. It is ever-changing though, and with enough effort I think you can use just about any online platform to put yourself out there! :]

Hi there!
Yes I do know the feeling! What I've found is that if, with or without editing, I am still not happy with how a certain photograph looks then it helps to either discard it or to leave it temporarily and try to re-edit it a few days down the line with fresh ideas in your mind. If you're still not happy with it then it may simply be that the photo in question just does not appeal to you or represent you as an artist. And that is totally ok - we all snap photos we're not so proud of. Simply disregard the ones you're not happy with and pour your efforts into the photos which make you smile instead :]

Hello hello :]
Tricky question. I rarely shoot studio style images and when I do I don't use any fancy lighting or special equipment - it is literally just the same set-up as when I shoot on location! For my more studio style images I've used all natural light and altered the exposure & ISO in accordance with the situation at hand. I'm really not the best person to ask for this one! Sorry I can't be more help :[

Hello there!

My first job came pretty much out of the blue. I'd been taking photographs of my friend to begin building a portfolio with and her father saw the images and subsequently hired me to photograph her and her sisters. It has taken a while before fashion businesses have picked up on my work, but lately when they have it has either been down to word-of-mouth in my local area or continuously sharing my new fashion images on the internet.

I'm far from an expert, but what I'd suggest is make sure you have a vast fashion portfolio under your belt. It doesn't have to be full of commissioned jobs - put together a bunch of awesome collaborations so that you have plenty of images which reflect your style and ability as a fashion photographer. It'll help to network among fashion communities (fashion blogs, fashion events local to you, etc) and put your name out there. Stay motivated, positive and flood your images with personality! :]

Thank you!
Tough question. I think that with art forms like photography there is never a certain point at which you're 'good enough' to start freelancing/working professionally. Your skill, style and ideas will change and adapt continuously no matter what stage you are at. I'd say that if you feel confident in what you're doing then it is absolutely time to start pushing yourself further! If you're still lacking confidence, then keep on building that portfolio. :]

Without knowing your mum that would be pretty difficult! I can say though that it is a brilliant brand and their gear has served me well since I started photography :] I've never had a problem with Nikon and have loved using their cameras and lenses for my work. I'd recommend it! :D

Persistence, patience & effort! Regularly sharing beautiful work will help - show the world how your style and talent is developing. As for websites, I'm loving 500px at the moment. The focus seems to be more on quality than quantity there, which is fab :D

Just the once that I can recall - a client once requested that I keep their modeling portfolio images off the internet until her agency contract was finalized. Totally understandable if clients would rather keep their images to themselves!
If it is a collaboration then I try to discuss image sharing before the shoot so that everyone is happy :]

Taya, you are a wonderful soul yourself :] England is pretty chilly at the moment! It looks beautiful but makes hot chocolate a necessity! Off walking in the cold tomorrow for a wintery picnic. Hope Cyprus is wonderful! <3 x

Oo, well I'd love to speak Swedish or Danish, purely because I love the way the language sounds! I miss Italian (studied it for two years) and would love to pick that up again and push myself further with it. Once university is done and dusted I might try learning one again :]