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I’m starting the year off telling the story of EPC Photography.
Let’s start at the very beginning…
From the start I was fueled by a deep love for capturing moments. My mom and my grandmother constantly had a camera in their hands and I was fascinated! Yet, the limitations of my small town (no photography lessons until 11th grade), the era I grew up in (no YouTube, internet, etc.), and my lack of equipment could have frustrated me. But, with just a pink 110 camera in hand, I immersed myself in practice, learning from every roll of film developed. I carried my photos around in my backpack from 1st grade onward.
Post-graduation, my dad surprised me with a trip to Wolf Camera, where I acquired my first SLR. Little did I know, that film camera would become the foundation of my photography business. Was I a master from the start? No. Did I possess an unwavering passion? Absolutely! People took a chance on me, and the moment they offered to pay me to take pictures I was floored. It was a validation that all those hours of dedicated practice were paying off.
The essence of my journey lies in starting with what I had, reveling in the joy of experimentation and learning from the results, purely for the fun of it. Photography, then and now, has been a source of immeasurable joy.
My smile is reflected in the images you see in my portfolio (here and here) because we have so much fun at the sessions! Transforming this passion into a career feels like a blessing I could never repay.
I share this as an encouragement to use whatever you have to practice joyfully. In this process, not only will you improve your skills, but you’ll also begin to see the world with fresh eyes.
Join me on a transformative 30-days to Portfolio challenge. Tag me #epcphotochallenge if you post any of them on Instagram.
Here’s to capturing better moments through our lenses in ’24! 📸✨
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Hi! I’m Emily Cook and I have had a relentless passion for photography since I was a kid with a pink camera from the Sears Catalog on my🎅🏻wish list in 1988. 💖I transformed my childhood dream into a thriving photography business and I want to help you do the same.
If you’re a dreamer yearning for fun behind the lens, join me as I unfold the story of EPC Photography—it’s not just my story, but the blueprint to proven photography success.
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