Tracey Wood has managed to email me back with her responce to my questions I hope others enjoy reading her responce as much as I did :)
Why did you choose to go into photography?
Photography has been a lifelong interest. I had the opportunity do a degree when I was young, but opted instead for a more secure profession (Optometry). I finally decided life's too short not to try, and following a mentoring course and my Licentiate qualification with the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) decided to just go for it.
How did you get to where you are today?
I'm still relatively new to the industry, but I invested in training and spent every spare minute reading and practicing Photoshop and Photography. Since then I've learned that you won't get anywhere without business skills (which are totally alien to me), so now spend a huge number of man hours marketing and promoting my business.
Is you work commission led or do you still do some personal projects?
I always find time to mix some personal work into each piece, so that my work is always evolving (I hope). It doesn't matter if it doesn't work out the way you imagined as long as you have their requested shots first.
What equipment do you prefer to use?
I prefer to use natural light if possible, but use a speedlight when needed or an Arri continuous light for more set shots. I use a Canon 5D Mk2 usually on a monopod and my fave lens is my 70-200 (2.8), although my 24-70 is rarely off my camera.
What advice would you give a photography student?
Get as much practical real-life experience as you possibly can, as soon as you can. Don't be afraid to have a go even if it takes you way out of your comfort zone. And learn some business skills too!
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