Q&A with Mallory Lane Photography // Key West, FL
Every year I like to do a Q&A with another photographer that I have met or worked with. I can’t believe it’s already the end of 2018 and time to write this blog! Where did the year go??
I'd been looking forward to meeting Mallory Lane ever since I discovered her work on Instagram and saw she was moving to Key West. I was very excited that she was available to photograph Travis and me for our holiday card this year.
I am a firm believer that it is better to support and work with each other than against each other. I think it's incredibly important to get to know the other photographers around you. Everyone benefits when we collaborate by sharing ideas, locations, photos, and questions. I have run into Mallory many times while we have both been out taking photos at Smathers Beach. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to say hi and catch up quickly. If you’re in Key West and looking for another photographer, she would absolutely be my go-to recommendation!
Below is the fun Q&A with Mallory! (I totally agree with #3 - I feel like every client becomes a friend!)
1. Being part of the military life we all travel a lot, so where did you grow up? I’ve only been part of the military life for a little over a year. This is my first move with my coastie. I was born and raised in niceville, Florida. Which is a tiny, military town just north of Destin, Florida.
2. When did you start getting interested in photography? Photography has always been a hobby from the time I can remember. I really got into it when I was my high school band historian my senior year. I didn’t really think of it as as possible career path until I had my son Kai and needed to do something that kept me home a lot for him.
3. What is your favorite part about being a photographer? My favorite part about being a photographer is meeting new people, and those people quickly turning into friends. Seeing their families grow every year makes me so happy.
4. What would you recommend every person should have/hire a photographer for? I would honestly say to get a photographer for any big milestone/moment/event. It gives you the chance to be in the moment and worry less about getting your own photos when you have someone there to specifically handle that. It helps take some stress out of certain days. And you end up with moments you didn’t even think about. (That’s a bit rambling, hahah, you understand!)
5. Quickly describe a common photo session with you: A photo session with me is pretty much me making a ton of mom jokes! I try to make it fun and relaxed and always hope my clients leave thinking it was easy!
6. Photo advice for the someone wanting to take a good photograph?? Practice practice practice. Always be photographing someone or something.
7. Just for fun, what is your favorite quote? “It's a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you're ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any.” -Hugh Laurie
Check out some of the gorgeous photos Mallory Lane took at Ft. Zachary.