My career has spanned more than 17 years in photography and I still can't imagine doing anything other than taking pictures -- I wake up every morning excited about what I'm going to be shooting that day! Whether it's a formal portrait for a magazine cover, or a food still-life in a dining guide, I lay awake the night before thinking about how to make a great picture.
Knowing how to get the job done to everyone's satisfaction is extremely important. Often, I am called upon to make an interesting portrai