Are horses hard to draw? I thought it was everything else that was hard to draw. ;)

Three options for good IR photos from digital.

1. The most authentic look would be to convert an old camera to IR: http://www.digitalsilverimaging.com/ir

2. Use a physical lens filter designed for IR

3. Use the IR photoshop action here (what I use, since I don't do IR much): http://www.fredmiranda.com/shopping/

Hope this helps!

Hi Danielle! I use the center focus point and focus on the eyes, then recompose. If I am working at very shallow depth of field, I will use other focus points. I do a lot of refocusing, to make sure I get it right! I would like to get a better focusing screen, but just haven't done it yet.

Sure! My favs that you might like are: @smogranch @funnyoneliners @brucedeboer @CraftAndVision @pixiqphoto @ascough_photo @pixelatedimage

I have that lens and I like it, but at times it isn't sharp at 75mm / f2.8, so I don't use it very often anymore. It would be a good starter lens, though. I use autofocus. :)

I use sRGB space. :)

Oh yes, you must be pretty then! :D

I really like Brooke Fraser's "Ice on Her Lashes." She is a Christian Artist, but her latest CD is mostly "non Christian."

I only use a light meter when I shoot with my old Rolleicord Film camera. I have a very simple Sekonic for that. Otherwise, I depend on the in camera meter, and LCD display.

The 50mm 1.8 lens. It's a small investment (right around $100) and will give you a great introduction to working with prime (fixed - no zoom) lenses. The image quality is very good, it works great in low light and will give you the opportunity to work with a shallower depth of field than the lens you have now.

I don't remember going through that, but it sounds to me like perhaps you need to work on your photography more before you start charging. Are your photos consistently well exposed? Are your photos consistently free of camera shake? Do you know how to make your subjects look their best in your photos? Are your photos interesting and/or creative?

I believe these all need to be true before people will start hiring you as a photographer. Many people start charging too soon, without really honing their technical skills and developing a vision for their photography. It takes more than a good camera and photoshop actions to be successful!

It depends on my goal for the session. When I am photographing horses in motion, I like the ability to zoom, so I use that lens. I also use it for conformation or sales photos, where the horse needs to be in correct proportion. When I am creating portraits or just want to try something out of the ordinary, I use my primes.

I am not certain what you mean by "quiet stage." Can you elaborate in another question?

Definitely the cabin. :)

To love freely and extravagantly.

To ignore industry trends, and keep working toward finding my own unique voice in my photography.

I think my vision has been steadily moving toward what you find in my tagline - real life, true beauty. It started with a workshop I attended in 2006, where I was given permission to have my own vision and style, and encouraged to seek it out.

I don't know about that - sorry!

I don't have any personal experience with it, but I have heard good things about the 7D.

Foundation Workshop. http://www.fwforum.com/blog/

It's spendy, but I believe it is worth it. I just need to start saving my pennies. :)

I either change my angle, or their angle, until the glare is gone or greatly minimized.

I do not use filters. I feel they can degrade the quality of the optics I use. If you are going to use a filter, make sure you buy an expensive multi-coated one. What is the point of buying an $1800 lens and putting a $20 piece of plastic in front of it? I do always use lens hoods to reduce the possibility of something hitting the lens and damaging it.

Most of my lenses do have light scratches, but they do not affect my images. I feel the tradeoff is worth it, but some people may be more comfortable with filters. It really comes down to your personal comfort level.

Workflow is here: http://blog.shelleypaulson.com/?page_id=8